Data Science Intern

For over 90 years, Topcon’s vision has been to solve societal challenges around the globe. In healthcare, we are developing innovations that improve patients’ health and quality of life. 

We empower eye care providers with advanced imaging, diagnostic solutions, and intelligent data technology. Our robotic devices deliver simplicity without compromise, by capturing clear images with the push of a button. 

By joining Topcon Healthcare, you become part of a growing, diverse, global team. With office locations throughout North America, whether you are on-site, remote, or hybrid, our culture empowers you to contribute to company and personal success each day. At Topcon Healthcare, you can grow your career, gain new perspectives, and help address society’s most pressing challenges.  If you have drive, passion, and a desire to be part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you.

At Topcon Healthcare, we don’t wait for the future. We invent it. Join us.

Topcon Healthcare is looking to offer an internship program from June 1, 2026, until August 14, 2026. This is a paid program located in the La Jolla CA Office.  The core hours for this program are Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. Come join the Topcon Healthcare team to help build real-world skills and knowledge to influence your education and career path.  

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Science team as a Data Science Intern. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in various aspects of Clinical Data Science while working closely with our experienced healthcare professionals. We are committed to providing real work opportunities for intern candidates through hands-on experience and a variety of projects. 

Key Responsibilities: 

·       Work directly with raw source clinical data generated internally

·       Perform data cleaning, validation, normalization, and structured transformation

·       Debug, optimize, and expand an existing Python-based data dashboard

·       Contribute to documentation and system reproducibility standards

·       Maintain and troubleshoot Python workflows running on a virtual machine

·       Data entry 

·       Data transfer 

·       Participating in ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed. 

Qualifications: 

·       Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Data Science, Clinical Science, Clinical Informatics, or a related field.

·       Python (strong working knowledge required)

·       SQL (strong working knowledge required)

·       Familiarity with Windows Virtual Machines and Data dashboards (Shiny, etc.)

·       Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 

·       Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. 

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

·       Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 

Benefits: 

·       Gain valuable experience in the field of data science and Clinical Studies for medical devices. 

·       Opportunity to work with experienced professionals and learn new skills. 

Base Pay:

Expected Base Pay Range: $22.00 to $25.00 hourly based on degree level.

The base pay range included is a projected hiring range for a position, level and potential work location(s) listed. Topcon provides the compensation range that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule.

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits or time off.

EEO Statement:

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.