Laboratory Tech Intern

Company Overview:

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions —because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.

Advancing healthcare from the laboratory through the clinic requires many different strengths, experiences and perspectives of our exceptional people around the world. Explore our wide range of diverse opportunities and rewarding career pathways and see how you can work with an energizing purpose to discover your extraordinary potential.

Global Internship Program:

Exciting opportunity to be part of the Labcorp 2023 Global Internship Program as a Laboratory Tech Intern!

As a Labcorp intern, you will have the opportunity to support meaningful assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Business and Healthcare disciplines, and are inspiring and valuable in our mission to improve health and improve lives across the globe. In addition to department work, we support your professional development and career exploration through program workshops, leadership speakers, employee resource group introductions, new hire panel discussions and small group ‘coffee chats’.

Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations, and take pride in delivering work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world.

About the team:

The technical teams include Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology. Departments include: routine chemistry, special chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, bacteriology, virology, and parasitology. Additional rotations will include non-technical teams: accessioning, referrals, and specimen management.

Internship Assignment Summary

• Learn to document work and laboratory records in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices(GLP) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements
• Provide, analyze, and discuss scientific data collected during specialized testing
• Attend training sessions and work towards the specific competency levels required
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory work environment
• Engage in professional development workshops to enhance your business acumen and professional presence
• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
• Troubleshoot any specimen related issues
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures

Education/Qualifications/Skills

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate university working towards a bachelor’s degree, or part of an associate’s degree program at a junior college.
• Excellent customer service skills including attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and effective communication skills
• Conscientious, disciplined, flexible and adaptable, having a sense of responsibility and to ensure that work is performed accurately and precisely and in a timely manner
• Able to work both independently and as part of a larger team
• Ability to see the big picture and work towards that goal
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• Previous lab classes is highly desirable

This is a 3rd shift position. Tuesday-Saturday 1am-9:30am.

Starting pay is $17.29/hr

Labcorp Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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