2025 University Recruiting - Data Science Internship
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Job Description
The Data Science and Scientific Informatics Team at Research and Development Sciences IT of our company is excited to offer a summer internship opportunity. The successful candidate will engage in the exploration and analysis of complex datasets, utilizing data science methods and analytics techniques to derive insights that support our drug development processes. This role will involve the application of data cleaning, data visualization, machine learning, and analytical methodologies to enhance decision-making in the therapeutic area.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with data science and analytics teams to analyze and interpret large datasets and contribute to ongoing projects.
Assist in the development and implementation of analytical methodologies for data-driven decision-making in drug development.
Apply machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization techniques to extract actionable insights from complex biological datasets.
Participate in the design, execution, and documentation of experiments and analyses to evaluate data and generate reports.
Prepare and present findings to the team, contributing to the development of solutions that improve operational efficiency and enhance research outcomes.
Eligibility:
Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computational Science, or other analytical disciplines. The ideal candidate should be available for a full-time internship (10-12 weeks) during the summer of 2025 and should plan to return to school in the fall after completing the internship.
Required Experience and Skills:
Strong foundational knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning, data mining, and data visualization techniques.
Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, etc., in data analysis and manipulation.
Familiarity with database management and SQL.
Excellent analytical skills with a keen interest in data-driven research.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to present complex information concisely.
Preferred Experience and Skills (not all required):
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Streamlit.
Knowledge of deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud computing environments.
Experience with biological data analysis and familiarity with concepts in bioinformatics and genomics.
Participation in academic or personal projects that showcase the application of data science techniques in real-world scenarios.
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