At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Data Scientist Summer Intern

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Data Scientist Summer Intern, are to:

• Develop code in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, R, etc.);
• Support mining of process data from information Technology (IT) systems and databases;
• Develop workflows for mining, pre-processing and visualization of data;
• Evaluate and apply different machine learning methods;
• Interact with team members to support activities and projects in the areas of bioprocess monitoring, root cause analysis, process understanding and process improvements;
• Communicate outcome of development activities to the team;
• Document project outcome in a short technical report.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Graduate Degree program studying Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Math, (Bio)Statistics OR relevant Quantitative fields;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to deal professionally with internal customers of various organizational levels;
• Ability to work effectively within the team and cross-functionally;
• Good organization, documentation, prioritization and scheduling skills together with an overall desire to learn;
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking;
• Ability to learn new technical topics;
• Ability to work independently and multi-task;
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office with beginner level proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Interest in machine learning applications;
• Programming experience in multiple languages/environments (such as MATLAB, Python, R, etc.);
• Familiarity or experience with cloud (i.e., AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)
• Must be available to work full time from either May-August OR June/September 2022;
• This role will be working remotely, however taxes will be based on the role sitting in Berkeley, CA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in life sciences;
• Interest in machine learning applications with some experience;
• Familiarity with Biotech Manufacturing environments.