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At Exact Sciences, we’re helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.

Position Overview

Exact Sciences is looking for a Data Science Intern to support the Data Science team in leveraging machine learning models, statistical models, and AI to enhance understanding and develop solutions to meet business challenges.

The intern will have the opportunity to build practical skills in implementing machine learning models, and will develop proficiency in analyzing and visualizing data.

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of Data Science in the biotech industry.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Apply machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence techniques.
• Support data analysis tasks, including data cleaning, for projects and ad hoc requests.
• Visualize information and develop reports on results of data analysis.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to iterative development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate complex results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current student enrolled towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated working knowledge in Python or R programming.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current student enrolled towards a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or related field.
• Working knowledge of SQL.
• Working knowledge of version control (Git).
• Working knowledge of statistics, modeling techniques, and Natural Language Processing.
• Working knowledge of distributed computing and big data technologies such as Spark, and cloud computing such as AWS.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.