Intern - AWS PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Labcorp • Durham, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking an AWS PostgreSQL Database Administrator Intern to join our Enterprise Infrastructure team located in Durham, NC with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule! This 12-week paid internship is part of the 2027 Global Internship Program, offering students the opportunity to work on impactful projects and gain real-world experience while supporting Labcorp's mission to improve health and improve lives. Interns will be immersed in hands-on work, gain exposure to Labcorp's global business, culture, and leadership through enterprise-wide learning experiences, leadership exposure, an immersive intern event, senior leader speaker sessions, and continuous opportunities to connect and grow. The program also includes dedicated mentoring connections and engagement with employee resource groups.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Systems.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidates are rising juniors and seniors (Dec 2027 through June 2029 graduation) who are currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; however, all current students pursuing related studies are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of AWS Aurora PostgreSQL and on-premises PostgreSQL databases.
• Support database performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization activities.
• Participate in database provisioning, backup, recovery, patching, and upgrade tasks.
• Assist with troubleshooting database-related issues and resolving incidents under the guidance of senior DBAs.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for database administration and operational processes.
• Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support deployment automation using UrbanCode Deploy (UCD).
• Work with Bitbucket repositories for source code management, version control, and collaborative development.
• Assist in implementing database monitoring, alerting, and operational best practices.
• Document processes, procedures, and technical solutions.
• Participate in database migration and cloud modernization projects

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern