Data Science Intern

Location: Orange, California US

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Job Number: 1555

Workplace Type:

Position Title: Data Science Intern

External Description:

Data Science Internship: (12-16 Weeks)

Alignment Healthcare is a data and technology driven healthcare company, focused on partnering with health systems, health plans, and provider groups to provide care delivery that is preventive, convenient, coordinated, and results in improved clinical outcomes for seniors.

We are experiencing rapid growth backed by top private equity firms and our data science team is seeking the best and brightest data scientists. Data drives the way we make decisions. We love our customers and understanding them better makes it possible to provide the best clinical outcome and care experience.

As a data science intern, you will play a key role in uncovering deep insights from data using advanced machine learning technologies and advanced statistical analysis, processing very large data sets using cloud-based data pipelines, variety of analytic tools, visualizations and delivering actionable healthcare insights and solutions.

Problems you will work on every day will include:

  • Collaborate with key business leaders to understand their business problems and come up with analytical solutions.
  • Build end-to-end data science solutions which will improve healthcare outcomes and reduce the cost for our members.
  • Develop conversational AI solutions to improve healthcare experience of our members.
  • Develop scalable and efficient machine learning and deep learning algorithms that can work in production systems.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to build end-to-end cloud based machine learning production pipelines.
  • Develop cutting edge NLP services to extract actionable insights from electronic medical records, doctor / nurse notes, call transcripts, etc.

Basic Qualifications

  • Current PhD student in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related field with a focus on machine learning, deep learning or NLP.
  • Excellent communication, analytical and collaborative problem-solving skills
  • Experience in applying machine learning methods to real world problems with measurable outcomes.
  • Deep understanding and experience with various machine learning algorithms, including deep neural networks, natural language processing, kernel methods, dimensionality reduction, ensemble methods, HMM, CRF, SVM and graph algorithms.
  • Solid background in data structures and algorithms.
  • Strong programming skills in one of the following: Python, Java, R, Scala, or C++
  • Proficiency in open-source NLP, deep-learning and machine learning libraries and toolkits
  • Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
  • Experience with data visualization and presentation, turning complex analysis into insight.
  • Experience in setting experimental analytics frameworks or strategies for complex scenarios.
  • Understanding of relevant statistical measures such as confidence intervals, significance of error measurements, development and evaluation data sets, etc.
  • Experience with manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality and unstructured data from varying sources
  • Demonstrable track record dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering results in an agile, dynamic startup environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Healthcare experience
  • Published work in academic conferences or industry circles.

Position Location

  • Orange, California

City: Orange

State: California

Location City: Orange

Location State: California

Community / Marketing Title: Data Science Intern

Company Profile:

By leveraging our world-class technology platform, innovative care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and our serving heart culture, Alignment Health is revolutionizing health care for seniors! From member experience professionals and clinicians, to data scientists and operations leaders, we have built a talented and passionate team that is deeply committed to our mission of transforming health care for the seniors we serve. Ready to join us?

At Alignment, delivering exceptional care to seniors starts with ensuring an exceptional experience for our over 1,300 employees. At the center of our employee experience is a culture where employees at all levels and across all teams are encouraged to share their unique ideas and perspectives. After all, when you can bring your authentic self to work, whether that’s in a clinical setting, our corporate office or a home office, creativity and innovation flourish! Another important part of the Alignment culture is a belief in continuous learning and growth. As a result, in this fast-growing company, you will find ample support to grow your skills and your career – with us.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

 

Please note: All clinical positions are contingent upon successful engagement with Alignment Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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