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The US Oncology Network is looking for a Remote Data Science Summer Intern to join our Precision Medicine team! This position will support the corporate location in Dallas, Texas. 

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 300+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.  We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Precision Medicine Intern position do?

The Precision Medicine Intern, under general supervison, supports the data scientists and attend data science calls.  Learns about procedures, processes and data within the department. Performs daily administrative tasks as needed. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities (including, but not limited to): 

• Participate in data science meetings and project calls to gain exposure to realworld analytics, modeling approaches, and clinical data workflows.

• Learn and apply department procedures, processes, and data standards related to precision medicine, oncology, and healthcare analytics.

• Assist with organizing, validating, and cleaning datasets used for reporting, research, or exploratory analysis.

• Help prepare basic summaries, visualizations, or presentation materials to support ongoing projects.

• Collaborate with data scientists and crossfunctional team members to support project timelines and deliverables.

• Perform daily administrative and operational tasks as needed to support the team, including tracking requests, updating documentation, and maintaining organized project files.

• Adhere to data privacy, security, and compliance requirements when handling sensitive clinical or patientrelated data.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Public Health, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow data standards and documentation requirements
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize findings or ask clarifying questions
• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Interest in healthcare, oncology, or precision medicine and the application of data to clinical or research settings
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, data privacy and compliance principles (e.g., HIPAArelated awareness)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements.  Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Public Health, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow data standards and documentation requirements
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize findings or ask clarifying questions
• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Interest in healthcare, oncology, or precision medicine and the application of data to clinical or research settings
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, data privacy and compliance principles (e.g., HIPAArelated awareness)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements.  Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.