Statistician - (12 Week Summer Contract)

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. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy Job Requisition: 394806