Intern, Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Cook Group • Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

Join Cook Medical's AI & Innovation team to explore how artificial intelligence can support business strategy and innovation. The team evaluates and builds AI prototypes in collaboration with functions across the organization. The intern will contribute to AI capabilities and promote adoption of emerging technologies through hands-on projects in the medical device manufacturing industry.

This is a 12-week paid internship in Bloomington, Indiana, offered from mid-May through mid-August; exact dates depend on school calendars. The internship includes an assigned mentor, a capstone presentation, and intern events. Onsite interns also have access to a fitness center and onsite cafeteria option, and receive a one-time housing stipend.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python.
• Experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Basic understanding of machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and deep learning concepts.
• Familiarity with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and data analysis.
• Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges in AI.
• Hands-on experience using LLM tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot for real work, including writing clear prompts, critically evaluating outputs for accuracy, and recognizing incorrect, incomplete, or unsupported responses.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts.
• Interest in a career in the Life Sciences field, willingness to take initiative, and ability to work well with others.
• Be entering junior or senior year in the following fall semester, entering graduate school, or have graduated in the spring semester before the internship.
• Provide proof of enrollment, including pre-registration certification for the following fall, for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
• Applicants from multiple disciplines may be considered, including Marketing, Life Sciences, General Business, and Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with AI projects in collaboration with AI & Innovation leads.
• Work with AI solutions engineers and creative professionals to explore and recommend ways to use AI to advance business strategy, improve processes, and expand data science capabilities.
• Lead and participate in rapid prototyping sessions to develop potentially usable proof-of-concepts.
• Document approaches and share work with the organization.
• Collect, prepare, and clean data for AI model training.
• Collaborate on developing and implementing AI algorithms and models.
• Assist with testing, evaluating, and validating AI solutions.
• Participate in team discussions, brainstorming, and knowledge sharing.
• Further develop the AI Sandbox to encourage experimentation across the company.
• Explore and implement AI solutions, including routine-task automation, NLP text analysis, computer vision, image recognition, object detection, and LLM-based customer chatbots.
• Participate in user experiments and pilot projects.
• Develop practical AI skills, support research and innovation, contribute to responsible AI practices, build a professional network, and pursue personal development.

Benefits

• 401(k) options
• Assigned mentor
• Capstone presentation
• Intern events
• Onsite fitness center (for onsite interns)
• Onsite cafeteria option (for onsite interns)
• One-time housing stipend (for onsite interns)
• Paid internship
• Hands-on experience with meaningful projects in the medical device manufacturing industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed