Lab Intern: Hands-On Diagnostics & Mentorship

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp invites motivated students to join the Litholink team as Lab Intern in Itasca, IL. This 11‑week, full‑time paid internship provides exposure to diagnostic workflows, specimen handling, and basic laboratory techniques under supervision.

Eligible candidates are rising juniors or seniors pursuing relevant degree programs, with strong attention to detail and a readiness to learn in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Chemical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology Bachelor’s degree program.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and willingness to follow laboratory procedures.
• 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

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Willingness to learn

Interest in laboratory science

Interest in diagnostics industry

Education

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

Job description

Labcorp invites motivated students to join the Litholink team as Lab Intern in Itasca, IL. This 11‑week, full‑time paid internship provides exposure to diagnostic workflows, specimen handling, and basic laboratory techniques under supervision.

Eligible candidates are rising juniors or seniors pursuing relevant degree programs, with strong attention to detail and a readiness to learn in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.