AI Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Summary

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) that accelerates the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics. They are seeking an AI Engineering Intern to assist in programming and fine-tuning AI tools, collaborating with IT teams to implement these tools across various applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy machine learning models and systems to solve complex problems and drive business outcomes
• Research, develop, and implement machine learning algorithms and models for tasks such as classification, regression, clustering, anomaly detection, and recommendation systems
• Research, develop, and implement AI tools such as NLP, LLM, and IA
• Collect, preprocess, and curate large datasets required for training generative models
• Experiment with different machine learning techniques and algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised, reinforcement, and deep learning
• Design and optimize machine learning pipelines and workflows, incorporating techniques for data cleaning, feature engineering, model selection, and hyperparameter tuning; and
• Develop scalable and efficient machine learning infrastructure and systems for training, testing, and deploying models in production environments

Skills

• Pursuing a Master's or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer or Data Science, or related field
• Available to work 40 hours per week in our Cincinnati, OH office. Preference for those currently in or from Cincinnati
• 3.5 GPA or higher
• Class or internship experience implementing and fine-tuning Large Language Models or interactive AI applications
• Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in NLP and AI (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience working with different AI capabilities and ability to showcase your passion for the utilization of AI

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Pursuing a Master's or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer or Data Science, or related field
• Available to work 40 hours per week in our Cincinnati, OH office. Preference for those currently in or from Cincinnati
• 3.5 GPA or higher
• Class or internship experience implementing and fine-tuning Large Language Models or interactive AI applications
• Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in NLP and AI (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience working with different AI capabilities and ability to showcase your passion for the utilization of AI

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
• Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
• Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Discounted tuition for UC online programs