Data Science Intern
Ascend Performance MaterialsHouston, Texas, United States
Posted April 28, 2026
Internship
About the Company
Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers, and plastics, with a global presence and a commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Job Description
Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, seeking highly motivated students for a data science internship within its Value Office.
Requirements
- Strong passion for data science applied to business value creation
- Experience working with data in Python, R, or similar environments
- Understanding of machine learning techniques (regression, forecasting, pattern recognition)
- Interest in and practical use of LLMs / generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT)
- Ability to work with messy, incomplete, real-world datasets
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Opportunity to work with diverse global datasets
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Mentorship by senior data science leadership
- Potential for extended opportunities based on demonstrated impact
