Job Description
Job Description: Machine Learning Engineer Summer Intern, Data Science and Scientific Informatics
Our company is a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving health outcomes through the
development of innovative prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. Our mission
is to create a healthier future by harnessing our extensive expertise in drug development and
healthcare solutions.
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
exploration, design, and implementation of features to support new MLOps use cases for a growing
and diverse range of models and platforms. This role will involve the deployment and
operationalization of machine learning models across multiple domains, ensuring that our analytics
capabilities are robust and scalable.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to design, implement,
and maintain production-level machine learning pipelines and workflows.
Develop and automate processes for data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training,
and evaluation to enhance the reliability and scalability of machine learning applications.
Utilize MLOps principles to streamline the model deployment process, ensuring models are
easily retrainable and maintainable as new data becomes available.
Monitor and evaluate model performance in a production environment, implementing
necessary adjustments to improve accuracy and reliability while ensuring compliance with
industry standards and best practices.
Prepare and present findings and developments to internal stakeholders, contributing to
strategic decision-making and operational improvements in MLOps.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in machine learning, data engineering,
and MLOps, and actively contribute to the innovation of methodologies within the team.
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:
Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and data science techniques.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, with a familiarity with libraries and
frameworks for machine learning (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Experience with MLOps tools and platforms (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Docker, or other cloud-
based solutions).
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD processes to manage model
lifecycle.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a keen interest in applying data-
driven insights to strategic initiatives.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a
fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex information to
colleagues and stakeholders.
Preferred Experience and Skills (not all required):
Knowledge of deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud computing
environments (AWS, Databricks).
Participation in academic or personal projects that showcase the application of ML and/or
data orchestration techniques in real-world scenarios.
Experience implementing CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions.
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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid
work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days
may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business
critical tasks require an on-site [Link] Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-
person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or
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met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
02/28/2025
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