At Mochi Health, we are building our research function from the ground up to help people lose weight at scale. The Senior Research Scientist will define the direction of the company by designing studies, developing advanced models, and deploying AI-driven tools that transform care delivery.
Requirements
- Strong Python + SQL skills; builds maintainable, reproducible pipelines
- Experienced in visualization (Tableau, Plotly, Streamlit) for diverse audiences
Responsibilities
- Build our research capabilities from scratch—processes, tools, and standards
- Lead high-impact studies to improve efficiency, personalization, and outcomes
- Develop and validate statistical + ML models for forecasting and workflow optimization
- Integrate Generative AI and LLMs into clinical and operational workflows
- Apply causal inference, experimental design, and advanced analytics to guide strategy
- Translate findings into tools, dashboards, and playbooks that scale with the company
Other
- Bachelors or Master’s in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, CS, Health Data Science, Epidemiology)
- 5+ years of experience
- Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and energized by building from zero to one
- Thrives in ambiguity and takes ownership of big, undefined problems
- Comfortable working on-site in downtown San Francisco, Monday through Friday
