Sun Life · 19 hours ago
Data Science Intern, Health & Risk Solutions - Summer 2026
Wellesley, MA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$25/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSun Life is a socially responsible employer committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities. The Data Science Intern will provide advanced analytics support within the Health and Risk Solutions business, focusing on developing predictive models and AI solutions to enhance business outcomes.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Support the application of data science techniques to solve business problems across various analytical areas, including exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, predictive modeling, and visualization
Collaborate with the team to develop, validate, and maintain high-quality, robust predictive models and AI solutions
Utilize multiple sources of data, including structured and unstructured data, along with variety of machine learning techniques to improve model performance and interpretability
Follow team standards for writing, organizing, and documenting codes to ensure project work is reproducible and easy to be understood
Interpret data and model outputs to generate clear actionable insights and recommendations that drive business decisions
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university during the time of the internship (June 2026 - August 2026)
Completed Bachelor's degree and currently pursuing Masters or Doctorate in a related field (Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science)
Eligible to legally work in the United States
Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during intern session
String academic foundation in developing and implementing data science techniques
Strong knowledge of statistical and data science techniques, including machine learning, data visualization, and experience with databases
Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, modeling, and automation
Experience with machine learning framework and libraries
Commitment to data compliance, model governance and security protocols
Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, with an ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Preferred
Demonstrated academic experience with generative AI including prompt engineering, RAG workflows and integrating LLMs into business process
Basic familiarity with MLOps practices, including model deployment, monitoring
Prior internship experience is a plus
Interest in Healthcare or Health Insurance
Company
Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading financial services organization dedicated to helping people achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.05B2024-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $548.79M
2023-07-04Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-03-24IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Strain
President & CEO
Luc Nhon Ly
Chief Executive Officer
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