Data Science Internship

OSF HealthCare

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Posted 20 days ago

Internship

Peoria, Illinois

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Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will take ownership of project-based initiatives to explore datasets and build models. They will generate insights to support real business decisions using modern data science workflows.

Qualifications

You are a junior or senior student pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in a quantitative field. You have a solid understanding of basic statistics and data analysis techniques, with experience using Python or R for data manipulation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Python

R

SQL

Microsoft software

Job Description

Total Rewards

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The hourly rate for this position is $18.00/hour This is an Hourly position.


Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: This is an entry-level internship designed to give early-career professionals hands-on experience with real data, tools, and workflows used in modern data science. The internship will be project-based, allowing the intern to take ownership of a specific initiative from start to finish. While support and guidance will be available from two experienced data team members, the role is structured to encourage independent, self-driven work. Interns will explore datasets, build models, and generate insights that support real business decisions, making this a great opportunity for students or recent graduates to apply their classroom knowledge in a practical and impactful setting.


Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Junior or Senior level student attending college or university pursuing Associate, Bachelor's, or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field

  • Solid understanding of basic statistics, probability, and data analysis techniques.
  • Experience with Python or R for data manipulation and analysis
  • Basic knowledge of machine learning concepts such as regression, classification, and clustering.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate findings and work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with SQL for querying relational databases.

Exposure to data visualization. Experience working with real-world datasets (e.g., from Kaggle, public APIs, or coursework). Understanding of data cleaning and preprocessing workflows.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OSF HealthCare

OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. The system includes 18 inpatient facilities encompassing 16 licensed hospitals, two of which operate dual campuses in separate communities. Among these hospitals, 10 are acute care facilities, five are critical access hospitals and one is a continuing care facility. OSF has 2,141 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs more than 27,000 Mission Partners across 170+ locations. These include OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the third largest pediatric hospital in the state, and OSF OnCall, its digital health operating entity that offers hospital-at-home care. In addition, OSF operates two colleges of nursing; OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; Pointcore, Inc., which is composed of health care-related businesses; and OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the organization. Advances in health care transformation take place through OSF Innovation as well as OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country. OSF consistently earns recognition for showing dedication to the well-being of its Mission Partners: •America’s Best-in-State Employers | Forbes Magazine | 2018-2026 •150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | Becker’s Healthcare | 2019, 2022-2025 •Best Employers for Women | Forbes Magazine | 2020 OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). By engaging with this page, you acknowledge and agree to follow our social media terms of use, which you can find here: https://www.osfhealthcare.org/patients-visitors/terms-conditions/social-terms

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