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Posted: 12-Dec-24
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 2438551
Company Overview:
At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are more than 60,000 people across 100 countries who are harnessing science for human good. Our work combines unparalleled diagnostic laboratories, drug development capabilities and commercial innovations. Together, we fuel scientific breakthroughs and deliver more than 600 million medical test results that help guide treatment decisions, accelerate patient care and change lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.
Global Internship Program:
Exciting opportunity to be part of the Labcorp 2025 Global Internship Program as a Specialty Lab Assistant Intern in Charleston, West Virginia!
As a Specialty Lab Assistant Intern, you will have the opportunity to support meaningful assignments that compliment an education in Science and are inspiring and valuable in our mission to improve health and improve lives across the globe. In addition to department work, we support your professional development and career exploration through program workshops, leadership speakers, employee resource group introductions, new hire panel discussions and small group "coffee chats".
What you can expect as a Labcorp intern:
In 2024, we hosted more than 250 interns globally. During your 12-week full-time assignment, you can expect:
- Project-based work Opportunities to build your network
- Mentoring and job shadowing
- Professional development workshops
- Hands-on experience
Get ready to start your career and make a real difference for patients around the world. #FutureofLabcorp
About the Team:
- Labcorp?s Women?s Health Specialty Lab in Charleston provides a range of services for clients including cytology gyn and non-gyn/FNA and molecular testing on a variety of sample types
- The testing laboratory located Charleston, WV and is responsible for all cytology testing for the entire division which encompasses 10 states. We work closely with local schools offering on site rotations for students of MLS programs
- Every day we make a difference in the way the medical community receives accurate results for our clients and patients. Come join an industry leader to grow your potential for a career in the Medical Laboratory Industry.
Internship Assignment Summary:
The incoming intern will:
- shadow and assist in all depts of the lab in both cytology and molecular. Will work on a project as assigned by the medical director
- will be trained on laboratory assistant procedures to provide hands-on experience with areas including:
- receiving/Accessioning of specimens.
- processing and staining specimens
- aliquoting sample for molecular testing
- imaging cytology sample using both Hologic and BD technology
- interacting with MedTechs and learning the science behind molecular testing
- interacting with CytoTechs and pathologists in diagnosis cytology specimens
- perform other assigned projects including, process improvements
- will work in a fast paced, production type environment and be responsible for performing various non-technical tasks within the different departments/areas of the laboratory
Education/Qualifications/Skills:
- Working towards bachelor?s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or in an MLS / MLT program
- Has experience delivering multiple projects in an academic or professional setting
- Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and internal/external colleagues
- Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast paced high-volume environment and while prioritizing and manage multiple tasks
- Able to work independently under general supervision
- Must be able to regularly lift, carry, and rotate/turn with up to thirty pounds
About the Position:
- Scheduled Days: Monday - Friday
- Scheduled Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Pay Range: $17-21
All job offers will be based on a candidate?s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
We encourage all to apply
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