Data scientist

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Highmark Health. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

Company

Highmark Health

Job Description

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
  
  

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum

Pay Range Maximum:

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [email protected]

California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice

Req ID: J270326

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]