Intern - Research & Development - Lab Assistant
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant Intern to join our Research and Development Team located in Burlington, NC! This is an 11-week paid internship program designed for students to gain real-world experience in healthcare innovation. The internship will involve working on impactful projects within the Diagnostic Research and Development Department, specifically supporting the DNA Identification testing division which provides Hematopoietic Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplantation services. Interns will 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, continuous networking opportunities, and dedicated mentoring connections. The program aims to support the mission of improving health and improving lives.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences
- Interest in chemistry, biology, or related lab sciences
- Interest in clinical testing or molecular research fields
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and willingness to follow laboratory procedures
- Eagerness to learn new laboratory skills and scientific concepts
- Show initiative and the ability to work independently under general supervision
- Have a genuine interest in laboratory science
- Maintains professionalism, including punctuality and appropriate conduct
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Actively participates in training sessions and applies newly learned skills accordingly
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn new things
Nice To Haves
- 3-6 months experience in cell or molecular biology-based laboratory classes
- 3-6 months knowledge or experience with Next Generation Sequencing technologies
- 1+ year experience in Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
- Learn about clinical testing and processes behind testing development
- Learn industry techniques behind Next Generation Sequencing
- Development lead for a genetic transplant assay
- Maintain clear, thorough, and accurate experiment notes (or lab notebook)
- Apply Microsoft Excel for complex biological data analysis
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
