Data Analyst Intern

Job Description

About Battelle Memorial Institute

Battelle is a premier organization dedicated to doing the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier, and more secure world. They are a hub for brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering, and business operations. Battelle deeply values the contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, welcoming all qualified applicants.

The Internship Experience at Battelle

At Battelle, interns and co-ops play a crucial role, making a tangible impact through hands-on learning and engaging projects. Interns are integral team members, contributing meaningfully to the teams they support. The program is designed to prepare individuals for career success; 98% of past interns reported feeling better prepared for the workforce, and 100% felt respected by their colleagues.

Job Title: Data Analyst Intern

Job Summary

Battelle is seeking a Data Analyst Intern for Summer 2026, spanning from May 18 to early August. This position offers an onsite/hybrid work arrangement and is located in Columbus, Ohio. The application deadline for this opportunity is February 12, 2026.

The intern will join the Health Analytics Division, which specializes in developing advanced Information Technology and Data Management solutions for government and commercial clients. A primary focus will be to define, architect, and build data pipelines and processes, collaborating closely with subject matter experts, software engineers, and epidemiologists.

Responsibilities

• Solving technical problems using Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) approaches, often requiring mathematical and/or statistical methods.
• Regular communication with project leaders, team members (including mathematicians, computer scientists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and engineers), and client stakeholders.
• Proactively managing expectations and meeting deadlines within a fast-moving, agile software development environment.
• Conducting and participating in assigned projects with minimal supervision and within specified time and budget constraints.
• Thriving in a multi-disciplinary environment, addressing problems across various application areas.
• Preparing and obtaining approval for system and programming documentation.
• Reviewing system requirements and business processes.
• Working both independently and as a member of a multi-functional, dynamic team.
• Providing support for system testing as needed.

Key Qualifications (Required)

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in data engineering, data analytics, management information systems, mathematics, statistics, or an equivalent field.
• Must have Sophomore standing or higher.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of data languages such as Python, SAS, R, Java, C, C++.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of relational database engines such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent development projects.
• Applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person, as defined by U.S. export control laws.

Preferred Qualifications (Desirable)

• Prior internship or research experience.
• Understanding of source code control.
• Understanding of software development methodologies.
• Understanding of patterns and coding best practices.

Preparing You for Career Success & Battelle Benefits

Battelle fosters a culture that inspires interns to apply their talent to challenging projects, pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery, partner with world-class experts, and become the next generation of scientific leaders and business professionals. They are ready to support you with:

• Flexible Work Schedules: Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.
• Enhanced Work Flexibility: A hybrid arrangement is available with the “Together with Flexibility” model, allowing 60% in-office and 40% remote work, typically with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days (dependent on team and position needs).
• Employee Resource Groups: To cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community.
• Networking Opportunities: Social and professional events with Battelle Senior Leadership and colleagues.
• Philanthropic Involvement: Opportunities to give back and make an impact in the community.

Important Information

• Vaccinations & Safety Protocols: Battelle may require employees to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against various diseases as a condition of employment, providing reasonable accommodations for qualified disabilities, medical conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Battelle is committed to providing employment and advancement opportunities based on individual merit, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. They support equal treatment and full utilization of all qualified employees.
• This description outlines the general nature and level of work; it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities, and skills required.

For more information about other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers.

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