Wisconsin
Chicago, Illinois
Posted: 27-Oct-24
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: 2436980
Exciting opportunity to be part of the Labcorp 2025 Global Internship Program as a Flow Cytometry Scientist Intern on our Geneva site!
Duration: 5-6 months.
Paid internship.
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 160 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:
As a Labcorp intern, you will have the opportunity to support meaningful assignments that 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 internships globally. During your full-time internship, 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:
The Central Laboratory Services perform laboratory testing to support clinical trials from our pharmaceutical industry clients. The laboratory is composed of multiple departments with specialized technical expertise.
In the Flow Cytometry department, the scientific team supports with new assay development, validation, implementation and scientific troubleshooting. The team is also heavily involved in developing quality assurance processes in order to ensure the combinability of flow cytometry data across multiple sites, multiple instruments and multiple operators over long periods of time.
Internship Assignment Summary:
Review global instruments performance data on our flow cytometry platform
Based on the data collected and reviewed, propose improvement ideas and processes to enhance quality assurance.
Interact with operational teams to understand their needs and translate into scientific proposal
Present outcomes of assessments to the rest of the global scientific team
Attend scientific calls and trainings to improve understanding of flow cytometry in general, and performing flow cytometry in regulated environment in particular
Education/Qualifications/Skills:
You must be a student and be eligible for an internship agreement with a third party
Minimum of a BSc in Biological Sciences or any related field
Some level of experience with flow cytometry is required
Proficiency in French and English is mandatory
Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and internal/external colleagues
Embraces diverse ways of thinking through various forms collaboration and partnership
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.
We encourage all to apply
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