Data Science & Engineering Intern

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Science & Engineering Summer 2025 Intern atUL Standards & Engagement. This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Evanston, IL OR Durham, North Carolina office.

This 3-month summer internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a non-profit safety standards environment, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop valuable skills in research and analysis.

UL Standards & Engagement :

At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge into practice.

What you'll learn and achieve :

As the Data Science & Engineering Intern you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you :

• Assist with standards and engagement projects related to industry mission and goals. This may involve document review, data collection, data analysis, and synthesizing information from various sources.
• Help collect and organize data using qualitative and quantitative scientific methods. Analyze data to draw meaningful insights and trends.
• Support in creating reports, presentations, and visualizations summarizing technical findings. Prepare materials for internal and external presentations.
• Work closely with the data science & engineering team and other departments to gather information, share safety science insights, and contribute to collaborative standards development projects.
• Assist in the coordination of standards development projects, organize, and maintain project documentation, including tracking progress and ensuring tasks are completed on time.
• Stay current with relevant literature, trends, and developments in the field to contribute valuable safety science insights to ongoing projects.
• Perform administrative duties as needed, including data entry, scheduling, and coordination of meetings. (Depending on role and function)

What makes you a great fit :

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes :

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include :

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

Salary Range : Pay type :

Hourly