Data Science Intern

The Center of Excellence (CoE) in Data Science and Bioinformatics at LabCorp Information Technology department is seeking exceptional graduate-level students for our Advanced Data Science Internship program. This internship offers a challenging opportunity to apply advanced statistical, machine learning, and computational skills to solve complex healthcare problems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement sophisticated machine learning and AI models
• Develop and optimize novel bioinformatics algorithms
• Collaborate on cutting-edge research projects in data science and bioinformatics

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Pursuing an MS or Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Biology, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with genomics or bioinformatics tools and techniques
• Familiarity with graph databases and natural language processing
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS) and associated tools (S3, EC2, Lambda, Athena)
• Experience with both relational and non-relational databases
• Publications or presentations in relevant fields

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong background in statistics, machine learning, and/or computational methods
• Advanced proficiency in Python or R, including object-oriented and functional programming
• Experience with deep learning techniques (e.g., CNN, LSTM, RNN) and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Solid understanding of evaluation techniques for supervised and unsupervised learning
• Expertise in data visualization and interpretation
• Ability to work independently and lead technical discussions

Working Conditions:

• Onsite/Remote
• Regularly works with a computer for approximately 6-8 hours a day
• Must be able to read and understand complex directions in a professional corporate environment

Pay Range: $30 - $40 hourly

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable.  For more detailed information, please click here. 

*Application window will close on 11/1/2024

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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