2025 Year Round - Going for Gold - Data Scientist Intern

Nice to meet you!  

We’re the leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.    

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling internship coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here.   

What you’ll do 

Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer.  

As a Data Science Intern, your will be a part of the Health and Life Science development team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our healthcare data analysis and data management initiatives. You will work closely with our experienced data team members to collect, process, and analyze large datasets, helping to discover actionable insights from patients’ medical encounters. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge healthcare data and analytics.  

As an intern, you might:   

• Assist in data collection, processing, and quality checks. 
• Perform basic data analysis and produce reports. 
• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement data models and algorithms. 
• Support the maintenance of databases and data systems. 
• Participate in the design and development of new data tools and products. 
• Engage in learning opportunities to enhance skills in data science and analytics. 

Required Qualifications   

• Degree Type: Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s
• Attend a university partnering with the Going for Gold program  
• Targeted majors: Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or similar fields  
• Additional required skills/qualifications?  
• EX: You've got programing experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, python, R, SAS, or Golang   
• Work Hours: Available to work 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time hours during the summer of 2025.   
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.   
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.   
• Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.   
• You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology.   
• You’re a college student enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating prior to December 2025.   

Preferred Qualifications   

• Basic understanding of data processing and analysis techniques. 
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. 
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment  

Location   

• This position is Hybrid at the SAS Cary HQ, with the option to be fully remote

Perks of the job 

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives! 
• Free SAS programming training and certification.   
• At SAS, flexible work is the norm. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a hybrid mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That’s great, too.  
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.  
• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.  This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level social workers and an Employee Assistance Program.

Diverse and inclusive    

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.    

Additional Information

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

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Pay Transparency: The hourly rate for SAS internships is determined by the applicant’s year in school and the position they are hired into. Hourly rates range from $15 – $31 for associate’s/bachelor’s level positions and $29 - $49/hour for master’s/Ph.D positions. Internship roles are not eligible for bonus.

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