Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

We’re searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. We have student and graduate opportunities where you’ll help the Staples, Inc. organization be more successful and productive while building a purposeful career. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, co-op, or an entry-level role, we’ll help you develop the technical and soft skills you need to thrive in the future.

This position is a part of a hybrid work model, 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, based out of the Quill Corporate facility in Lincolnshire, IL. 

Target Start Date: June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (11-week program)

Intern Pay Rate: $26 per hour 

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Data Science Intern to join our team and help leverage data to drive business decisions. This internship is ideal for individuals eager to gain hands-on experience in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data-driven strategy. This internship offers real-world experience in data-driven decision-making and exposure to impactful business challenges. If you're passionate about data and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you! 

What you bring to the table:

• Collaborative – able to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Customer Focused – able to identify and understand internal or external customer needs and interests and deliver customer-centric solutions
• Inclusive – dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment consisting of diverse individuals from varying backgrounds and cultures
• Innovative – develop new insights; question conventional approaches, encourage new ideas, design and implement new solutions
• Self-Developer – actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels

What you’ll be doing:

• Work on small to moderate-scale data projects with mentorship from the Data Science team.
• Apply statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to extract insights from data.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand business needs and develop data-driven solutions.
• Construct and present insightful models, analyses, and test readouts to influence marketing, product, and promotional strategies.
• Perform data mining, exploratory analysis, and A/B testing to support key business initiatives. 

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a master’s degree in  Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. 
• Hands-on experience with Excel, SQL, Python or R, Gen AI, and statistical analysis (testing & modeling).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects independently. 

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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