Healthcare AI Data Scientist - Agentic Workflows

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Institute of Urology Data Scientist role located at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA, focuses on designing and deploying agentic AI workflows to support clinical operations and research. The candidate will collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and engineers to translate needs into practical, AI-driven solutions for multi-step tasks and data integration.

The position requires strong Python/SQL, ML frameworks, and full-stack development experience, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• "Strong Python, SQL programming skills, GitHub, and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc)."
• "Full stack software development, experience with JavaScript, Node.js, QT, or similar"
• "Demonstrated experience building and deploying LLM applications beyond prototypes, including tool/function calling, workflow orchestration, structured outputs, and validation."
• "Experience implementing grounding/retrieval and reliability evaluation (test cases, regression checks, monitoring) and familiarity with security and privacy best practices for sensitive data."

Responsibilities

• Build AI workflows that execute multi-step tasks through APIs and internal databases.
• Integrate and normalize multiple data modalities to support workflow execution.
• Implement RAG and grounding controls to support traceability and reduce unsupported outputs.
• Design, troubleshoot and refine Agentic AI workflows and AI Agents to augment current healthcare applications.
• Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and operational stakeholders to translate needs into safe, testable, and measurable deliverables

Skills

Python

SQL

GitHub

ML frameworks

Full stack

LLM apps

Grounding

Security

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related

Tools

JavaScript

Node.js

QT

Job description

USC Institute of Urology Data Scientist role located at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA, focuses on designing and deploying agentic AI workflows to support clinical operations and research. The candidate will collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and engineers to translate needs into practical, AI-driven solutions for multi-step tasks and data integration.

The position requires strong Python/SQL, ML frameworks, and full-stack development experience, with emphasis on