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Posted: 14-Dec-24
Location: RTP, North Carolina
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 2440148
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 Toxicology Summer Intern in Durham, North Carolina!
As a Labcorp Toxicology 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 Toxicology Division provides a range of services for clients including urine drug testing for workplace drug testing, prescription drug monitoring, federal workplace drug testing, clinical drug testing for medication assisted treatment, addiction treatment and wellness and behavioral health.
- The Toxicology testing laboratory located in Durham, North Carolina is a full-service clinical and forensic toxicology laboratory where the team members get to work on highly impactful testing services including those supporting large hospital systems and various specialty practices.
- Analytical platforms include, automated immunoassay, Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Internship Assignment Summary:
- The Toxicology Intern works in a fast paced, production type environment. This employee will be responsible for performing various non-technical tasks within the different departments/areas of the Toxicology laboratory
- 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/Forensic Laboratory Industry
- The incoming intern will be trained on most of the laboratory procedures to provide hands-on experience with areas including:
- Receiving/Accessioning of specimens.
- Aliquoting of specimens for initial and confirmatory testing,
- Quality control,
- Screening (Initial testing)
- LC-MS extractions (Confirmation testing)
- Training in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) including daily maintenance and function checks and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and safety policies.
- Work on LC-MS method development and validation experiments
- Perform other assigned projects including, process improvements
Education/Qualifications/Skills:
- Working towards bachelor?s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology preferred.
- 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
Preferred Education, Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Chemistry lab experience/proficiency preferred. Mass Spectrometer experience
About the Position:
- Scheduled Days: Monday - Friday
- Scheduled Hours: 8:00am - 5.00pm
Pay Range: $17-20 / hour
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.
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