Data Science Co-Op

In this coop role you will integrate and develop workflows for data analysis applications evaluate machine learning and advanced statistical methods and explore their applications in the biopharmaceutical industry to support process understanding monitoring and optimization in process development and GMP manufacturing environments.

Co-op Program Dates:

Spring Co-op: January 11 2027 June 11 2027

Fall Co-op: May 17 2027 or June 14 2027 December 10 2027

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop test and document software applications and methods to increase the efficiency of advanced data analytics applications in the biotechnology industry;
• Use machine learning and advanced statistical methods to support process understanding monitoring and optimization;
• Develop data analysis applications and workflows for mining preprocessing and visualization of data;
• Develop code in multiple programming languages (e.g. Python R etc.);
• Support mining of process data from IT systems and databases;
• Evaluate and apply different machine learning and advanced statistical methods;
• Interact with data scientists to support activities and projects in the areas of bioprocess monitoring root cause analysis process understanding and process improvements;
• Communicate the outcome of development activities to the team;
• Document project outcomes in a short technical report.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Skills and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program with a preferred focus in Engineering Computer Science Applied Math or (Bio)Statistics;
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering Computer Science Applied Math or (Bio)Statistics;
• 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 crossfunctionally;
• Good organization documentation prioritization and scheduling skills together with an overall desire to learn;
• Strong problemsolving skills and critical thinking;
• Ability to learn new technical topics;
• Ability to work independently and multitask;
• Interest in machine learning applications (some experience is preferred);
• Programming experience in multiple languages/environments (such as Python R etc.);
• Familiarity or experience with cloud environments (e.g. AWS GCP Azure) preferred.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate of approximately between $22.75 to $45.50. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19 2027