Data Engineer Intern at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) – United States
Recruiter: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
About American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
ASCO is a nonprofit organization representing over 45,000 oncology professionals worldwide. Founded in 1964, ASCO is committed to making progress against cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality patient care. It publishes leading oncology journals, convenes the world’s largest oncology conference, and advocates for cancer patients and the oncology workforce.
Job Summary
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to international cooperation and sustainable development within American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in United States, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.
Full Job Description
Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?
Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care. Internship Overview: ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.
This is an Alexandria, VA based internship. To learn what its like to work at ASCO , click here .
Who we are looking for:
Internship activities include:
Gain practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for data stores (multi-cloud)
Work closely with Data Engineers to create and use datasets to support the business teams
Identify data sources, determine extractions methods and carry out, and transform the data to work other data streams or pipelines
Assist in data generation for multiple schema types (relational and non-relational)
Develop an understanding of data volume and complexity for scaling
Learn and work w/ the CI/CD team for Integration and Automation
Develop documentation to enable developers
Required qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate BA/BS degree program, or graduate program, or recently graduated from a 4-year degree program. Candidates must be at least a junior or entering their junior year of college at the start of the internship.
Knowledge of database engineering and data storage
Hands-on experience working with SQL and Python
Familiarity with database tools; and data ingestion, data mining, and/or machine learning being a plus
Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (365 preferred)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Solid organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
Willingness to enhance skills
Duration: 10 weeks during the summer June 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026. This internship is 37.5 hours per week.
Compensation: This summer internship position is paid at a rate of $20/hour for actual hours worked. Additionally, ASCO will provide parking or a metro subsidy.
Location: This internship is based in Alexandria, VA and will require working onsite the majority of the time with some offsite work flexibility. Candidates should reside in the D.C. metro area or be able to relocate at their own expense. If you are not able to work at ASCO Headquarters, please do not apply.
ADA/Physical Requirements
Extended periods seated or standing at a desk
High use of computer and other office technology equipment
To apply for this internship, please submit your application online.
Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. The job posting will remain active throughout the candidate application evaluation process.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.
Key Details
- Job Title: Data Engineer Intern
- Grade: N/A
- Location: Alexandria, United States
- Department: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Contract Type: Internship
- Estimated Salary Range:$84,000 – $144,000 USD annually
Qualifications
- Not specified in the official posting
Skills
- Not specified in the official posting
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
