Preference will be given to candidates local to STL. However, the manager is open to remote candidates.

Local candidates will be required to work onsite M-Th; remote on Fridays

About the job
Statistician (Onsite preferred):

About the Role
Join the Nestle Purina R&D Statistics team for a 12-week summer internship where you’ll work alongside senior statisticians on high impact analytical and methodological projects supporting pet care research.

What You’ll Work On
• Collaborate with senior members of the Statistics team on research and application of general linear models using pet data.
• Develop and deploy analytics automation to support Round Robin design workflows in a production environment, improving efficiency and reproducibility.
• Present your project outcomes to the Applied Nutrition / behavior team at the end of the internship.

Required Skills
• Strong proficiency in R and/or Python; SQL experience is a plus.
• Solid foundation in applied statistical methods, including but not limited to:
• Linear and nonlinear mixed effects models
• Experimental design
• Power and sample size determination
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex analytical and methodological problems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desired Skills
• Deeper expertise in statistical methodologies such as design of experiments, mixed effects models, Bayesian statistics, power/sample size calculations.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (Azure and/or AWS).
• Exposure to AI/ML tools in an applied analytics or research context.

Qualifications & Eligibility
• Currently enrolled in PhD program or in final year of graduate program in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field (preferred). Master's candidates will also be considered.
• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college/university and enrolled for the fall term with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027.
• Must be able to commit to 12 full-time, consecutive weeks during the summer of 2026.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the contract

Engagement Details
• Contract Type: Short term contractor
• Duration: 12 weeks (Summer 2026)
• Schedule: Full time (40 hours/week) - $20 an hour 
• Location: St. Louis, MO (onsite preferred; limited remote consideration for strong candidates) 

Benefits of a Nestlé Purina Internship
• Competitive paid hourly wage and sick time.
• Opportunity to apply advanced statistical training to real world R&D projects
• Close collaboration with experienced statisticians and applied scientists.
• Development of technical and professional skills aligned with your major and career goals.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and broader business operations.

Please note this contract position provides services to Nestlé in the USA on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors in this position are hired and employed through Nestlé’s third-party staffing partner.

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Job Requisition: 394806