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Posted: 21-Jan-25
Location: Burlington, North Carolina
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: 252057
Internship: The Shannon York Memorial Transplant Genetics 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:
Exciting opportunity to be part of the Labcorp 2025 Global Internship Program as an Intern - Laboratory Assistant in Burlington, NC!
As a Labcorp intern, you will have the opportunity to support meaningful assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Business and Healthcare disciplines 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".
We offer paid internships for current students in a variety of degree programs, such as:
? Biological related sciences
? Chemistry related sciences
? Animal science
? Computer science
? Healthcare
? Business/marketing
What you can expect as a Labcorp intern:
In 2024, we hosted more than 250 internships 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 Team:
- The Labcorp Diagnostic Research and Development Department supports multiple testing divisions across the Labcorp enterprise. This internship will work with the team located in Burlington, North Carolina that supports the DNA Identification testing division which provides Hematopoietic Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplantation services. Support includes development and operational implementation of Sanger, Next Generation Sequencing, and antibody assays used in either Bone Marrow donation registry submission, donor/recipient pre-transplantation workup, and recipient post-transplant monitoring.
Internship Assignment Summary:
- Learn about clinical testing and processes behind testing development
- Learn techniques behind Next Generation Sequencing
- Development lead for a genetic transplant assay
- Maintain clear, thorough, and accurate experiment notes (or lab notebook)
- Master excel for complex biological data analysis
Education/Qualifications/Skills:
- Hands-on experience in cell or molecular biology based laboratory classes
- Interest in the clinical testing or molecular research fields
- Knowledge or experience with Next Generation Sequencing technologies a plus
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn new things
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.
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