Summer Lab Internship

Quest Diagnostics

1d • $20 • 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.

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 the following: Biology Chemistry 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

• Special Chemistry will focus on Special Protein analysis, therapeutic drug monitoring, immunosuppressive drug monitoring and heavy metal testing.
• Hematology will provide exposure to complete blood counts, coagulation testing, urinalysis and blood banking.
• 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.
• Molecular Diagnostics, inters will learn various techniques to amplify RNA and DNA; TMA, RT-PCR, and direct hybridization.
• Immunology / Serology, interns will focus on learning about infectious diseases and their diagnosis.
• Toxicology focuses on learning the principles and basics of forensic drug testing, including chain of custody.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees