University Internship: Histology Laboratory Assistant Intern

LabCorp is a leading global life sciences company with a mission to improve health and improve lives. Combining world-class diagnostic solutions with its drug development business, Covance, LabCorp’s cutting-edge technologies, unparalleled data, and growing menu of standard and highly-specialized tests not only inform and empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. LabCorp’s 65,000+ employees are pursuing critical advances in science and changing the delivery of healthcare while advancing essential vaccines, cancer-fighting breakthroughs, and life-changing treatments for rare diseases.

Advancing healthcare from the laboratory through the clinic requires many different strengths, experiences and perspectives of our exceptional people around the world. Explore our wide range of diverse opportunities and rewarding career pathways and see how you can work with an energizing purpose to discover your extraordinary potential.

Exciting Opportunity to be part of the LabCorp/Covance 2021 Global Internship Program as a Histology Laboratory Assistant Intern in Cincinnati, OH!

We offer real work assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Healthcare disciplines, are challenging and recognized to the organization as valuable. In addition, we encourage professional development and career exploration through program workshops, each designed to help students prepare for a thriving career in our industry. 

·      To showcase their work to senior management, their supervisor and mentors

LabCorp’s Cincinnati Reference Laboratory consists of dedicated, hardworking, high performance individuals who analyze on average around 2,700 specimens each day.

This position is a 12-week position that will predominantly occur on third (night) shift. During the duration of the 12 weeks, some shifts will span the latter half of night shift and the first half of day shift, or completely occur on day shift.

·      Fulfill lab assistant or specimen processor duties while supporting the work of technicians, technologists and scientists in an area of testing in a histology and cytology medical diagnostic laboratory

·      Learn standard operating procedures for analyzing and storing specimens

·      Learn how to use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks

·      Assist in preparing specimens for testing in histology and cytology departments according to standard operating procedures

·      Complete meaningful independent projects in assigned area of laboratory

·      Work under direct supervision and performs general duties as assigned by the designated department

·      Perform all paperwork, technical, and non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens

·      Support the lab by performing data entry, loading instruments, performing maintenance on all types of equipment, gathering supplies for testing

·      Perform a variety of administrative duties for a designated department including clerical and customer service functions

·      Contributes to a cohesive team environment

·      Plans individual workload in coordination with team members.

Applicants for this position must intend to enroll after completion of the LabCorp Internship in one or more final semesters to finish coursework towards a bachelor’s degree.

Academic Programs and Course Requirements:

Completion of the following before the end of spring 2021 semester:

·      MT/MLS/CLS – Histotechnology   

Before the start day of internship, candidates are required to have no more than four semesters, preferably two semesters, of coursework remaining towards completion of a bachelor's degree in a Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Laboratory Science, or Histotology program.

·      MLT or HT 

Before the start day of internship, candidates are required to have no more than two semesters of coursework remaining towards completion of an associate’s degree in a Medical Laboratory Technician program.

·      Microbiology/Biology/Biochemistry/Biological Science/Chemistry/Pre-Medical/Professional  

Before the start day of internship, candidates are required to have no more than two semesters, of coursework remaining towards completion of a bachelor's degree in a Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Chemistry, or Pre-Medical/Professional program

o  Coursework Requirements Experience:

Preferred: Completion of 2-3 sophomore-level or above biology laboratory courses required and/or 2-3 chemistry laboratory courses. Successful completion in multiple laboratory courses in subjects such as hematology, immunology, microbiology, biological chemistry, or clinical laboratory science preferred. Successful completion of independent research in college or undergraduate setting also preferred.

We are looking for someone that is well organized, has MS Office suite skills, can prioritize well, and with quick learning agility. Computer skills, some IT knowledge would be beneficial, as well as solid verbal and written communication skills. Applicants with histology or cytology experience preferred.

The schedule occurs Monday -- Saturday, with occasional weekend days, and is outlined as follows: the first three days of Week 1 occur during 1st shift (approximate schedule is 8:00am to 5:00pm). The remain days of Week 1 and Weeks 2-11 occur during Third Shift (between hours of 11pm - 8am). The final Week 12 schedule occurs with hours that span Third and First Shifts. The start and end times of shifts could be adjusted based on business needs.