Lab Intern: Hands-On Diagnostics Experience

Labcorp; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Intern to join our Birmingham, AL team for an immersive 11-week, full-time program. You will shadow professionals, learn diagnostic workflows, and support routine lab tasks in a dynamic setting.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and initiative while you develop skills in a real-world laboratory environment. Eligibility includes current enrollment in a related bachelor’s degree program.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Chemical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology Bachelor’s degree program.
• Interest in laboratory science and diagnostics industry.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow laboratory procedures.
• Eager to learn new laboratory skills and scientific concepts.
• Show initiative and the ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Maintain professionalism, including punctuality and appropriate conduct.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Shadow laboratory professionals and learn diagnostic workflows, instrumentation, and department operations
• Assist with non-testing laboratory tasks, such as specimen organization, inventory, and workspace preparation
• Participate in approved mock testing, demonstrations, and basic laboratory techniques under supervision
• Support approved laboratory projects
• Follow all safety and compliance standard operating procedures

Skills

Interest in laboratory science

Interest in diagnostics industry

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Initiative and independence

Professionalism and punctuality

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Education

Bachelor’s degree program in Chemical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Intern to join our Birmingham, AL team for an immersive 11-week, full-time program. You will shadow professionals, learn diagnostic workflows, and support routine lab tasks in a dynamic setting.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and initiative while you develop skills in a real-world laboratory environment. Eligibility includes current enrollment in a related bachelor’s degree program.