Intern - Agentic AI Research

Cotiviti • Remote,

20h • Remote

About The Position

This internship centers on researching and developing advanced healthcare informatics solutions with a specialization in Agentic AI—AI systems capable of autonomous reasoning, decision-making, and goal-directed behavior. The intern will explore applications of Agentic and Generative AI in healthcare, supporting improvements in treatment, payment, and operations. You will play a key role in developing, analyzing, and collaborating on agentic AI projects, and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovative research and practical implementation in healthcare environments.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an advanced degree in healthcare, technology, or a related field (e.g., Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, AI, etc.) with preference of a PhD.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in AI, healthcare technology, or informatics research.
• Strong foundational knowledge in generative AI model development, architectures, and vector databases.
• Hands-on experience with working with Machine Learning and Deep Learning models.
• Hands-on experience working with cloud services (AWS/Azure), large data sets, and building data pipelines for ML solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LLM/RAG models and LLM fine-tuning is a plus.
• Experience with vector embeddings and databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of technology trends, research, and emerging technologies relevant to the healthcare industry, particularly in Generative AI.
• Assists in developing and improving LLMs and ML tools used across the organization.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining an Artificial Intelligence Governance Program.
• Gain hands-on experience in generative AI model development, architecture design, and database management.
• Conduct research on Agentic AI models and their potential impact on healthcare workflows and decision-making.
• Assist in designing, developing, and testing autonomous AI agents and generative AI systems tailored for healthcare informatics.
• Support efforts to establish and maintain an Artificial Intelligence Governance Program with a focus on agentic AI ethics and safety.
• Communicates technology-related updates and requirements to other departments and contributes to presentations for senior management.
• Collaborates with research and development teams, product management, and strategic analysts to support ongoing projects.
• Partners with Business Units to provide reliable intelligence, validated technology options, and insights on enterprise and industry trends.
• Supports technology project teams by coordinating specific tasks, assisting with day-to-day operations, and contributing to the successful delivery of solutions.
• Assists in collaborative efforts with academic research teams, practicums, internships, and vendor POCs.
• Supports vendor evaluations and contributes to collaborations with vendors.
• Assists as a liaison between academic institutions, professional organizations, and research groups as needed.
• Complete all responsibilities and goals outlined in the internship program.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Base compensation ranges from $32.00 to $40.00 per hour.
• Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern