Summer 2027 Applied Gen AI/Data Scientist Graduate Intern

Highmark Health•Carolina, PA

About The Position

The Summer 2027 Applied Gen AI/Data Scientist Graduate Internship offers graduate students practical experience applying Generative AI, Large Language Models, AI Agents, and emerging AI technologies to healthcare challenges. As part of Highmark Health’s AI Services and Platforms Research & Development Team, the intern contributes to the design, development, and evaluation of Generative AI solutions for healthcare operations, member engagement, clinical workflows, and enterprise productivity. Working with AI researchers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers, the intern develops and prototypes AI applications and explores new use cases supporting Highmark’s digital transformation and innovation objectives. The program offers exposure to applied AI development, including prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Agents, orchestration frameworks, experimentation, model evaluation, and solution delivery. Interns may research emerging technologies, collaborate across technical teams, and contribute to initiatives demonstrating the business value of Generative AI in healthcare. The role includes mentorship, innovation-focused projects, and applied research, as well as exposure to enterprise AI strategy and healthcare innovation. The internship provides hands-on training and experience in the business line, introduces participants to career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepares them for positions in the business. Work is performed under supervision, with guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel. Employees must follow company policies and ethical and legal standards, including HIPAA and information security requirements, and protect confidential customer information they may access.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Pursuing a graduate degree, full-time or part-time, at an accredited college or university.
Strong programming skills in Python.
Must be authorized to work independently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
Interest in applying Generative AI, LLMs, AI Agents, and emerging AI technologies to healthcare challenges.

Responsibilities

Develop GenAI-powered applications and prototypes.
Evaluate and optimize LLM outputs.
Research advanced AI techniques and emerging technologies.
Design and validate healthcare-focused AI use cases.
Collaborate with engineering and analytics teams and other technical teams.
Conduct experiments and document findings.
Present recommendations and demonstrations to technical and business audiences.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, clientele, and internal or external constituencies in planning assignments and resolving day-to-day operational problems.
Provide professional services under supervision in support of the area's day-to-day operating objectives.
Participate in projects and programs designed to develop relevant professional skills and expertise.
Participate in planning and implementing unit projects and initiatives within the intern’s area of expertise and ability.
Conduct research and reporting, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action, when requested by management.
Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the operating unit.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Comply with HIPAA, company privacy and information security policies, the Code of Business Conduct, and applicable laws and training requirements.