Ecolab is seeking a Data Science Intern to work on the cutting edge of decision science and analytics to identify solutions to some of the most challenging problems facing our most precious resources. This is a position for a graduate student intern. This position will entail a variety of data analytics work in building out predictive models and algorithms for various types of applications in both business settings, as well as in R&D, digital solutions and product development areas. You’ll work side-by-side with industry recognized leaders in the areas of water safety and conservation, expected to innovate quickly and apply novel, data driven solutions to real-world challenges.   

It’s time your talents took off – join our team and challenge yourself to create innovative data analytics solutions for real-world problems! 

What’s in it For You:  

10–12-week paid summer internship for you to grow both professionally and personally    

The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments   

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth    

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best   

Apply what you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that have genuine business impact      

Grow your professional network through one-on-one meetings with Ecolab leaders, professional development workshops, and peer get togethers    

Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a “day in the life” of an Ecolab associate looks like    

Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internship with us.    

What You Will Do:  

Work closely with data scientists and analysts to design and develop data mining and machine learning algorithms to solve real problems.  

Participate in engagement and discovery sessions between data scientists to identify problems/gaps as well as innovation opportunities that can be solved or enabled by data analytics and modeling.  

Implement and test models in a POC (proof of concept) scale to operationalize the outcomes of the predictive modeling and validate the results in the real-world.   

Be encouraged and expected to innovate and be creative in your data analysis, problem solving and presentation of solutions. 

Position Details  

Position is located in Naperville, IL 

Internship start date is June 2, 2025 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, or related technical field  

Expected graduation date of December 2024 or Spring 2025 

Preferred Qualifications:  

Training and/or experience in data analytics/science areas, such as time series analysis, forecasting, classification, and regression analysis  

Experience with data analytics tools such as Python and R  

Experience writing queries with SQL  

Experience using source control  

Exposure to or experience with database management technologies in the data analytics context  

Effective oral communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail  

Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team while handling multiple tasks or projects 

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.