(#2534388) Intern – Clinical Diagnostic Lab Assistant

Austin Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Comprehensive benefits including medical and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading healthcare innovation company offers a full-time paid internship as a Clinical Diagnostic Lab Assistant in Houston. The 11-week program supports real-world experience through project work while preparing trainees for future roles in healthcare. Ideal candidates are students pursuing degrees in relevant fields. Interns will assist in lab operations, gain exposure to various departments, and contribute to impactful health solutions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience delivering multiple projects.
• Able to work under general supervision.
• 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 managing multiple tasks
• Able to work independently under general supervision
• Expressed desire and interest to work in a laboratory as a technologist after completing an undergraduate degree
• Must be able to regularly lift, carry, and rotate/turn with up to thirty pounds

Responsibilities

• Support lab technicians in a medical diagnostic laboratory.
• Learn and apply standard operating procedures.
• Perform various administrative and clerical functions.
• Prepare specimens for testing in laboratory departments through plating, aliquoting, distributing and sorting
• 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

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or relevant field

Job description

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(#2534388) Intern - Clinical Diagnostic Lab Assistant

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are nearly 70,000 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.

Labcorp 2026 Global Internship Program

Exciting Internship Opportunity – Clinical Diagnostic Lab Assistant in Houston, TX!

Join Labcorp’s 2026 Global Internship Program and take the first step toward a meaningful career in healthcare innovation! We’re looking for motivated students to be part of a dynamic 11-week paid internship where you’ll work on impactful projects and gain real-world experience, all while supporting our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Internship 2026 Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026

About the Program:

As a Labcorp intern, you’ll be immersed in hands‑on work that complements your academic background. In addition to your project work, you’ll gain valuable exposure to Labcorp’s global business, culture, and leadership through:

• Enterprise-wide learning experiences that introduce you to key business functions across Labcorp
• Leadership exposure and visibility, including direct interaction with senior leaders
• An immersive, in-person intern event June 2 - 4, 2026 designed to connect you with peers and deepen your understanding of our mission
• Senior leader speaker sessions offering insights into strategy, innovation, and career growth
• Continuous opportunities to connect and grow, from intern cohort communication channels and LinkedIn Learning resources to professional development sessions and storytelling opportunities that highlight your internship journey
• Connection to Labcorp’s inclusive culture through engagement with our employee resource groups (ERGs) and values‑driven community initiatives
• Dedicated mentoring connections to guide your growth, provide career advice, and support your internship journey

Duration: 11 weeks, full-time

Dates of Internship: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Location: Houston, TX

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Compensation: Paid internship; relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Eligibility: Preferred candidates are rising juniors and seniors (Dec 2026 through June 2028 graduation) who are currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; however, all current students pursuing related studies are encouraged to apply.

Why Labcorp? In 2025, we welcomed over 300 interns across our global offices. As part of the 2026 cohort, you’ll join a diverse community of future leaders working to shape the future of diagnostics, biopharmaceutical lab services, corporate functions, and healthcare delivery.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to launch your career and create real impact for patients worldwide. #FutureofLabcorp

About the Team:

The clinical laboratory departments provides a range of routine and complex technical procedures according to Standard Operating Procedures and Regulatory guidelines. In this lab, interns work in a fast paced, production type environment and will be responsible for performing various non‑technical and supporting technical tasks within the laboratory.

Clinical Diagnostic Lab Assistants support a variety of lab departments including microbiology, hematology/coagulation, serology, special chemistry, and chemistry. Lab assistants in the Microbiology department will support the preparation of media and samples for cultures and chemical analysis used to help diagnose and monitor various bacterial, fungal, and viral infections in patients. Those working in the Hematology/Coagulation department will support the processing and testing of hematology and coagulation samples used to help diagnose blood disorders and deficiencies in patients. Lab assistants in the chemistry and serology areas will support the processing and testing of blood and urine samples used to help identify illness and disease as well as therapeutic drug monitoring and more.

Internship Assignment Summary:

• Fulfill lab assistant or specimen processor duties while supporting the work of technicians, technologists and scientists in an area of testing in a medical diagnostic laboratory
• Learn standard operating procedures for analyzing and storing specimens
• Learns how to use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks
• Prepare specimens for testing in laboratory departments through plating, aliquoting, distributing and sorting
• 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

Education/Qualifications/Skills:

• Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science (preferred), or biochemistry, biology, or chemistry.
• 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 managing multiple tasks
• Able to work independently under general supervision
• Expressed desire and interest to work in a laboratory as a technologist after completing an undergraduate degree
• Must be able to regularly lift, carry, and rotate/turn with up to thirty pounds

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, pleaseclick here .

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging 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 and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), 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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