Lab Intern: Hands-On Diagnostics & Project Support

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) / Flexible TimeOff

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Lab Intern to join our team in San Diego, CA. The internship runs 11 weeks (June 1–August 13, 2027) with a 6:00am–2:30pm, 40 hours/week schedule. You will shadow professionals, assist with non-testing tasks, and participate in mock testing under supervision.

Preferred candidates are rising juniors/seniors in related degree programs, with interest in lab science and strong communication. Benefits are included for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Chemical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology bachelor’s degree program.
• Interest in laboratory science and diagnostics industry.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and willingness to follow laboratory procedures.
• Eagerness to learn new laboratory skills and concepts.
• Show initiative and ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Maintain professionalism, including punctuality and appropriate conduct.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Follow laboratory procedures

Initiative and independence

Education

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

Job description

Labcorp seeks a Lab Intern to join our team in San Diego, CA. The internship runs 11 weeks (June 1–August 13, 2027) with a 6:00am–2:30pm, 40 hours/week schedule. You will shadow professionals, assist with non-testing tasks, and participate in mock testing under supervision.

Preferred candidates are rising juniors/seniors in related degree programs, with interest in lab science and strong communication. Benefits are included for eligible staff.