Lab Information Systems Analyst Intern

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

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About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern Analyst to join our Information Technology team, with a focus on Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) used in clinical settings. This internship provides hands-on experience in healthcare IT, supporting systems that facilitate lab testing for both inpatients and patients referred from physician practices.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in healthcare technology and clinical systems.
• Basic understanding of databases, networking, or system integration is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time accredited undergraduate or graduate program at a public or private College/University, and be in good academic standing at their institution.
• Must be committed to completing the duration of the internship from June 2026- August 2026.
• Work 37.5 hours per week and commit to a minimum of 375 hours for the duration of the internship.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day support and troubleshooting of LIS applications and related tools.
• Collaborate with IT, Lab, and Clinical teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and uptime.
• Participate in system testing, validation, and documentation of workflows and configurations.
• Provide Tier 2 ticket triage support using the organization's IT Service Management (ITSM) platform, escalating issues as needed.
• Gain exposure to clinical workflows, lab operations, and data integration processes.
• Help troubleshoot and monitor interfaces and data exchanges between LIS and downstream systems such as Electronic Health Records (EHR), Billing and coding systems, Cancer registries, and Middleware (e.g., device interfaces, stainers, analyzers).
• Assist in identifying and escalating integration issues, working with vendors and internal teams to resolve them.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree