Data Science Intern
Data Science Intern
Scientist.com is a technology-driven life sciences company headquartered in Solana Beach, California, that operates a large AI-enabled Research & Development marketplace and procurement platform for scientific research. The company’s mission is to help scientists and research organizations accelerate innovation by simplifying how they find, source, and manage outsourced research services and products.
We’re looking for a curious and motivated Data Science Intern to join our data science team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work with real data, help solve meaningful business problems, and learn how data science is applied in a business environment.
What you’ll be doing…
- Analyze complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights to answer business problem
- Pull data from Postgresql for the analysis
- Create visualizations using tools like matplotlib, seaborn, or Superset
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders, and proactively seek answers and solutions to the problem
- Develop, test, and evaluate statistical and machine learning models
What you can expect to take away…
- Hands-on experience in the cutting edge field of data science
- Direct mentorship from professionals in the tech industry
- Valuable project experience to add to your resume and college applications
- Insight into a potential career path in technology, pharmaceuticals or biotechnology
Qualifications you need…
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field
- Demonstrates a curious mindset and eagerness to learn
- Solid understanding of statistics and analytical concepts
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, matplotlib, seaborn, Superset, or Tableau)
- Familiarity with SQL and data querying
- Familiarity with Python and commonly used libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy, scikit-learn)
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to take initiative
Details and Perks…
- Full-time, summer internship working with our world-class data science team
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday during normal business hours
- Duration: June 2026 - August 2026 (flexible start and end dates based on your summer schedule)
- Compensation: $20 per hour
About Scientist.com…
Scientist.com is the life-science industry’s premier AI-powered marketplace and procurement-orchestration platform. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Solana Beach, California, the company simplifies every stage of drug discovery and development by unifying supplier search, competitive bidding, contracting, compliance and analytics in a single, secure workspace. More than 20 of the world’s top 30 pharma companies, 100+ biotech organizations and the US National Institutes of Health rely on Scientist.com to access a vetted network of 6,000+ specialized providers, shorten cycle times and reduce costs while meeting the highest ethical and regulatory standards.
Scientist.com Hiring Philosophy
Scientist.com is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other status. If you’re interested in working in a fast growing, exciting working environment – we encourage you to apply!