Details
Department: Clinical and Population Health Analytics
Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 8-5pm CT
Location: Remote
Salary: $17.37 - $23.50 Hourly
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
Responsibilities
About Ascension and the Data Science Institute (ADSI)
Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. The Ascension Data Science Institute (ADSI) is at the forefront of this mission, leveraging cutting-edge data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes, optimize clinical operations, and enhance the overall quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery across our nationwide system.
Job Summary
The Data Science Intern will work closely with experienced data scientists, clinicians, and business stakeholders within the ADSI, specifically in the Throughput, Access and Labor Management section of ADSI. This role provides a unique opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world healthcare challenges. The intern will be involved in the full lifecycle of data science projects, including data acquisition, cleaning, exploration, model development, validation, and deployment.
This internship is designed to be a challenging and rewarding experience, offering exposure to massive, complex datasets and the ethical considerations unique to health data.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the development, implementation, and refinement of predictive models and machine learning algorithms (e.g., classification, regression, time series forecasting).
Clean, transform, and wrangle large-scale, heterogeneous datasets.
Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, anomalies, and insights relevant to healthcare operations and clinical quality.
Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models into production environments for real-time or near real-time use.
Document methodologies, assumptions, and results clearly and effectively for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Present findings and recommendations to the ADSI team and internal/external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Industrial Organizational Psychology or a related discipline,
Strong foundational knowledge of statistical analysis, probability, and machine learning concepts.
Proficiency in at least one major programming language for data analysis (e.g., Python or R).
Experience with common data science libraries (e.g., Python: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset.
Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working with large-scale data or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with distributed computing tools (e.g., Spark).
Experience working with healthcare data (e.g., EHR data, claims data, medical imaging) is a significant plus.
Familiarity with MLOps principles and tools.
A strong interest in contributing to the improvement of patient care and healthcare systems.
Requirements
Education:
High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.
Additional Preferences
LI-Remote
ADSI
Why Join Our Team
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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