• Research and Innovation - Summer Intern (Paid)…

    Cytel (Jefferson City, MO)


    **Please note,** to qualify for this role, you MUST be authorized to work in the US or Canada (without sponsorship). You must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. And, you MUST have Proficiency in R or Python programming language.

     

    As a Research and Innovation Intern in an innovation team, your role involves conducting research and experimentation to explore new ideas, technologies, and methodologies that have the potential to drive innovation within the organization. Here are the job duties and responsibilities for a Research Intern in a innovation team:

     

    1. **Idea Generation and Brainstorming:** Work with team members to identify and define research problems or innovation challenges that align with organizational objectives and priorities.

    2. **Prototype Development:** Develop prototypes, proof-of-concept implementations, or research demonstrators to showcase innovative ideas and technologies.

    3. **Documentation and Reporting:** Document research methodologies, experimental procedures, and findings in technical reports, or internal documentation. Prepare presentations or reports to communicate research results and insights to stakeholders.

    4. **Continuous Learning and Improvement:** Engage in continuous learning and skill development to enhance proficiency in research methodologies, and domain-specific knowledge areas.

    5. **Collaborative Problem-Solving:** Collaborate with innovation leaders, software engineers and designers to translate research concepts into tangible artifacts.

     

    Evaluate suitable technology stacks and develop a prototype to automate report generation within the product, with the goal of enhancing user engagement, operational efficiency, and scalability.

    Education:

    Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.

    Required Programming Skills:

    Proficiency in R or Python

    Preferred Additional Skills:

    Experience with R Shiny, R Markdown, Quarto, C/C++ or React.

     

    Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.