Data Scientist Internship - 12-month Placement

Agilent
Didcot
3 weeks ago
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Description

Agilent encourages and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic, and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Want more information on Agilent? Check out !


We are currently looking for a Data Science Intern to join our Raman spectroscopy R&D team for a 12-month placement.


In this Data Science Intern position, you'll be embedded in the multi-disciplinary R&D team based at the Harwell Scientific Campus, which is focused on developing world-beating Raman Spectroscopy systems such as the Vaya Raw Material ID system which won an R&D 100 award and demonstrates out patented SORS technology.


This role requires a mix of experiment design, investigation, and analysis skills to aid in the development of our Raman instrumentation and enhance the performance and results for the end user. Being able to effectively communicate findings are key to contributing to the multi-disciplinary product development to provide insights and aid decisions during the development process.

Qualifications

As this is an Intern position, you need to be studying a course in an applicable field at University and will be returning to that same course upon completion of the internship. No prior experience required; may have up to 2 years of relevant experience. Excellent record keeping, attention to detail, teamwork and communication skills Analysis using R/python/Matlab or similar

Any of the following skills would also be desirable:

Experience in data collection, analysis & visualization Experience presenting data findings to a varied audience of different skills Documenting research and informing application/product design decisions Knowledge of chemometric techniques Knowledge/experience with spectroscopy, in particular Raman spectroscopy

What we offer you:
An opportunity to work in an international and dynamic working place with exciting challenges and opportunities. As a data science intern, expect to gain experience and development in:

Data analysis, mining and chemometrics and its application to spectroscopic instrumentation Knowledge and experience of working with optical systems from breadboard to final product Experimental design and root cause analysis Working in an interdisciplinary team

As a part of Agilent, you will become part of a company that works according to these values:

We move diagnostics forward We care about the needs of our customers and strive to ensure people are treated consistently, fairly and with respect We deliver effective diagnostic solutions valued by our customers We will make sure you get all the training and development opportunities you need to become the best in your field!
 

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

9-12 Months

Job Function:

General

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