Internship - Bioprocess Data Science and Causal AI

**The Position** As the world leader in the production of innovative medicines, we at Boehringer Ingelheim offer you the opportunity to get to know the many tasks of digital Bioprocess Development. You will support us in developing Digital Twins for large-scale mammalian cell culture manufacturing, where we use time-course data from online sensors and offline metabolite measurements to predict process dynamics. **Apply now for an internship in Biberach!** As the world leader in the production of innovative medicines, we at Boehringer Ingelheim offer you the opportunity to get to know the many tasks of the Bioprocess & Analytical Development / Modelling and Data Analysis Division. You accompany us at pre-processing data and take responsibility for machine learning methods. **Tasks & responsibilities** You will work on the following topic: **Causal AI: Developing algorithms to distinguish between correlation and causation in bioreactor data to perform Root Cause Analysis on batch deviations.** While this position is primarily intended as an internship, there may be a possibility to transition into a Master’s thesis project depending on project fit and internal opportunities. **Your Profile** * **Masterstudents** in Bioinformatics, Bioprocess Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field * Strong programming skills in Python (specifically Pandas, Scikit-Learn, and PyTorch) * An understanding of cell metabolism or chemical engineering principles is a significant plus * Analytical mindset with the ability to handle complex, high-dimensional datasets * Good knowledge of MS Office * Fluency in spoken and written English **What we can offer you** * As a student intern, you can expect a **fair expense allowance** (payment of the currently valid minimum wage) * You will be given **2.5 days of paid time off** for every full month of the internship * A full-time internship is **37.5 hours a week** (a smaller number of hours can be arranged) The duration of the internship is **6 months.** The start can be made several times a year. The earliest possible start date is **November 1, 2026.** Please enter the desired period in your application. **Ready to contact us?** Please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330. Discover our Biberach site: http://xplorebiberach.com **Our Company** Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com. **Why Boehringer Ingelheim?** With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better. Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed. Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations. Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com