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Princeton, NJ

Internship

Onsite

$23/hr - $26/hr

Intern

dsm-firmenich is a global company that specializes in flavors, fragrances, and ingredients. They are seeking a Data Science Intern to gain hands-on experience and contribute to real projects, focusing on preparing AI-ready datasets and implementing machine learning models.

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Responsibilities

Preparing AI-ready datasets (e.g. linked molecule data, harmonization of clinical trial related datasets, opportunity to design user-relevant clinical data management processes as part of an expert FAIR data), including feature engineering and data quality checks; conduct analysis, and exploratory research across active projects
Train, evaluate, and fine-tune machine learning models under guidance from senior scientists
Implement and test ML algorithm or small prototypes to support ongoing research
Contribute to model performance reporting, experiment tracking, and clear documentation

Qualification

Required

Currently working on completion of a Bachelor's or Master's or PhD degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Physics, Cheminformatics, or a related field
Candidates must be available to work full-time on-site beginning on June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026
Strong coding skills in Python and/or R, SAS, with experience using common data science libraries
Familiarity with cloud platform such as AWS, Azure for data processing or model development
Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals and experience working with real-world datasets is preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm