Summer Lab Internship

Quest Diagnostics

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Lab Internship Program at Quest Diagnostics offers students the opportunity to gain experience in the clinical and toxicology laboratory environments while working at the world’s leading provider of diagnostic testing, services, and information that patients and doctors rely on to make better healthcare decisions. Summer Lab Interns work with whole laboratory specimens to perform a wide range of tests ranging from simple to complex, applying a combination of manual lab procedures/ techniques and state-of-the-art instruments. Interns will also have the opportunity to apply their background and skills gained in education to various process improvement projects. The intern’s laboratory experience may include exposure in one or more of the following areas: Microbiology - Microbiology will familiarize interns with clinical bacteriology, including culture methods, microscopy, EIA, automated identification and susceptibility systems such as the Vitek II, Vitek Mass Spectrometry Maldi-tof, and Microscan systems. Interns can expect experience with the Virtuo blood culture detection system and gain skills in processing various specimen types using sterile techniques, following safety protocols, and staining smears. Interns will be introduced to the latest in AI technology that enhance screening techniques and diagnostic testing for microbiology samples.

Requirements

• Completed Sophomore or Junior year in a four-year baccalaureate program in medical laboratory science, chemistry, human biology, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular genetics or another human biomedical science-related field
• A minimum of a 3.0 or better overall from an accredited institution
• Completed course work in Biology
• Completed course work in Chemistry
• Completed course work in Math
• Resume
• Cover Letter, including the reason for applying and what the candidate is expecting to learn from the internship
• Transcripts from Registrar's office

Nice To Haves

• A Reference Letter from a college professor may be requested

Responsibilities

• Work with whole laboratory specimens to perform a wide range of tests ranging from simple to complex, applying a combination of manual lab procedures/ techniques and state-of-the-art instruments.
• Apply background and skills gained in education to various process improvement projects.
• Familiarize with clinical bacteriology, including culture methods, microscopy, EIA, automated identification and susceptibility systems such as the Vitek II, Vitek Mass Spectrometry Maldi-tof, and Microscan systems.
• Gain experience with the Virtuo blood culture detection system.
• Process various specimen types using sterile techniques, following safety protocols, and staining smears.
• Be introduced to the latest in AI technology that enhance screening techniques and diagnostic testing for microbiology samples.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern