Intern - Anatomical Pathology Lab Assistant

$35,360 - $41,600/Yr

Labcorp - Overland Park, KS

Full-time - Intern

Overland Park, KS

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Anatomical Pathology Lab Assistant internship at Labcorp offers a unique opportunity for students pursuing a degree in biological or laboratory sciences. This 12-week program allows interns to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment, supporting various non-technical tasks while learning about the operations of the anatomical pathology department. Interns will engage in project-based work, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities, all aimed at enhancing their education and career prospects in the medical field.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill lab assistant or specimen processor duties while supporting the work of technicians, technologists, and scientists.
• Learn standard operating procedures for analyzing and storing specimens.
• Learn processing, grossing, and embedding of biopsy specimens.
• Complete meaningful independent projects in assigned area of the laboratory.
• Work under direct supervision and perform general duties as assigned by the designated department.
• Support the lab by performing data entry, loading instruments, performing maintenance on all types of equipment, and gathering supplies for testing.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties for a designated department including clerical and customer service functions.
• Contribute to a cohesive team environment and plan individual workload in coordination with team members.

Requirements

• Working towards an associate or bachelor's degree in a biological or laboratory science with a minimum of 60 semester hours including 6 hours in biology, 6 hours in chemistry, and 12 hours in any combination of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.
• Interest in completing a national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens such as tissue, cells, blood, urine, stool, serum, or plasma.

Nice-to-haves

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in histology or cytotechnology (preferred), or biochemistry, microbiology, biology, or chemistry, and not graduating before November 2025.
• Interest in completing a certification as a Histotechnologist (HLT) or a Histotechnician (HT).
• Interest in completing an accredited Cytology program.
• Experience delivering multiple projects in an academic or professional setting.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan