Summer 2026 Applied Gen AI/Data Scientist Graduate Intern

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

The intern will be part of the AI Services and Platforms R&D team, contributing to the development of Generative AI applications and exploring novel use cases using large language models (LLMs). This role is ideal for someone passionate about applying GenAI to solve real-world problems in healthcare. The intern will work closely with senior team members to prototype solutions, experiment with prompt engineering, RAG, AI Agents and evaluate the feasibility of new ideas..

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with Gen AI libraries (ADK, Langgraph, langchain, etc) .
• Exposure to Generative AI concepts (e.g., LLMs,, prompt engineering, RAG , vector databases, AI Agents and orchestration tools.
• Experience with data wrangling, visualization, and statistical analysis.
• Passion for healthcare innovation and interest in applied research.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Design and prototype GenAI-powered applications using LLMs and related Gen AI APIs.
• Explore and validate new use cases for GenAI in healthcare operations, member engagement, and clinical workflows.
• Develop apps using prompt engineering, RAG, AI Agents and fine-tuning of application logic to optimize LLM outputs.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate GenAI capabilities into existing platforms.
• Supporting research efforts by reviewing literature and experimenting with novel AI techniques.
• Document findings, present demos, and contribute to internal knowledge sharing

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