Data Scientist Intern

October 4, 2024
$33 / year

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Job Description

About TruStage

TruStage is a company focused on making a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. They prioritize people and strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Their passion lies in building insurance, investment, and technology solutions, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. They are recognized as a top place to work, having received numerous awards for their commitment to employee well-being.

Data Scientist Intern – Summer 2025

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business analytics, experimental design, and predictive machine learning within the Data Science & Analytics department at TruStage.

What you’ll do:

Collaborate and work independently in a fast-paced, innovative culture.
Conduct research on projects/files requiring in-depth study and analysis, providing actionable insights to business partners.
Gather and organize data for reports/projects, conducting statistical tests, developing predictive models, and preparing written reports.
Resolve problems and issues and participate in meetings.

What you’ll gain:

Real-time business experience applying classroom learning to achieve business goals.
New skills in a dynamic professional setting.
Support and guidance through the Emerging Professional Program (EPP) to integrate into the company culture and develop key connections.
Potential for future opportunities at TruStage.

Requirements:

Working towards a relevant degree or equivalent work experience.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Intellectual curiosity and the desire to learn.

Preferred Experience:

Enrolled in a relevant graduate program (salary range: $24-$33/hr) or undergraduate program (salary range: $18-$28/hr).
Preferred degrees: Data Science, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or related majors.
Experience in accessing and analyzing data warehouses and relational databases, preferably through the use of SQL.
Knowledge/experience in some or all of the following:
• Multivariate Regression
• Logistic Regression
• Support Vector Machines
• Bagging
• Boosting
• Decision Trees
• Common clustering algorithms
• Optimization
• Stochastic Processes
• Recommendation Systems
• Metric Learning
• Multi-Task/Transfer Learning
• Active Learning
• Hierarchical/Deep Learning
Ability to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns in data and produce relevant visualizations.
Knowledge and practical use of R or Python or other scripting languages for data analysis.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and the desire to learn.

Compensation:

• Base salary range: $24.00 – $33.00 (graduate program) or $18-$28/hr (undergraduate program).
Benefits include: medical coverage, employee assistance program, 401k plan, and flexible work arrangements.

TruStage emphasizes inclusivity and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.