Graduate Level Co-op – Medical Imaging Data Scientist – Plymouth, MN – January 2027

Quick Facts

• 6–9 month paid Graduate Level co-op
• Role: Medical Imaging Data Scientist (Data Science)
• Team: Software Engineering / IGT-D Software R&D
• Location: Plymouth, MN (onsite)

Description

Join a high-performing Software Engineering team within the Image Guided Therapy Devices (IGT-D) Software R&D group. As a Data Scientist co-op, you will support the development, analysis, validation, and documentation of data-driven and machine-learning-enabled workflows for clinical imaging software applications. You will work with AI/ML engineers, data scientists, software engineers, product owners, testers, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve the quality, reliability, traceability, and performance of data and AI/ML models used in medical device software.

Responsibilities

• Work with a Software and AI/ML Engineering team member on a focused project completed during the co-op
• Gather, process, organize, and analyze raw data from different sources for clinical imaging or healthcare datasets
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, data quality issues, unexpected results, or preprocessing concerns
• Verify quality, consistency, and reliability of data sources for AI/ML model development and validation
• Document data sources, data cleaning processes, exploratory analysis, assumptions, parameters, and performance metrics
• Assist with model training, evaluation, tuning, and performance analysis under guidance
• Complete required training to comply with regulatory requirements and quality management system standards
• Create and present an end-of-summer intern presentation summarizing project, technical approach, results, learnings, and impact

Requirements

• Pursuing a master’s degree or doctorate (Ph.D preferred) in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and CNNs like UNet, ResUNet
• Strong understanding of medical imaging standards and formats (e.g., DICOM, NIfTI)
• Familiarity with imaging data tools (e.g., PACS, cloud-based imaging storage)
• Experience managing medical imaging databases and understanding how imaging data is used in AI/ML model development
• Good problem solving and debugging skills
• Team player with communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
• Willing and capable of working on-site at the Plymouth, MN office (in-person at least 3 days per week)
• US work authorization required; no visa sponsorship
• Must reside in or within commuting distance to Plymouth, MN

Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $33.00 to $48.00, plus overtime eligible
• Paid co-op; additional benefits details provided via the benefits page

Additional Information

• Relocation benefits will not be provided
• Requisition expected to stay active for 45 days (may close earlier if a candidate is selected)