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Optum Labs, part of UnitedHealth Group, is focused on research and innovation to help solve health care’s greatest challenges.  UnitedHealth Group is a diversified health and well-being company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making health care work better. With headquarters in Minnetonka, MN, UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services through two distinct platforms:  UnitedHealthcare, which provides health care coverage and benefits services and Optum, which provides information and technology-enabled health services. 

The Optum Labs legal team currently has an opening for a summer intern at our headquarters in Minnetonka, MN.  The intern will handle a variety of legal projects. primarily focused on researching domestic and international regulations and guidance related to machine learning and artificial intelligence, supporting new digital health products and innovation programs.  The intern will work closely with our attorneys, researchers, and business leads supporting clinical research, medical device, digital health, and innovation programs.  The successful candidate will work in a team-oriented, results-driven group that focuses on issues at the intersection of law, technology, and healthcare. Candidates will also participate in our enterprise-wide summer intern program.  Please note that we do not currently hire full-time positions straight out of law school. 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Must be currently enrolled in law school with a minimum of 1 year law school experience by summer 2022
• Solid academic performance and solid writing, research, analytical and communication skills
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
• Candidates must include a resume, cover letter and law school transcript as part of their application
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in clinical research, science, engineering, mathematics or data analytics, medicine, machine learning, artificial intelligence or nursing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-output, team-oriented, practical environment
• Periodic travel to corporate headquarters in Minnesota may be required for interns based outside of Minnesota

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

About OptumLabs

Optum Labs brings together experts in the fields of research science, clinical research, data analytics and technology to solve health care’s greatest challenges and achieve our mission of preventing, detecting, and intercepting disease. Our work is enhanced through substantive engagement with partners, including academic, clinical, and policy leaders from across health care, working together to create a health care system that is personalized, convenient, and affordable for everyone.

Come grow and thrive in our culture of innovation and ideas, because there is no opportunity greater than the quest to help people live healthier lives.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $33,280 to $35,500. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $33,280 to $39,900.  Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.