Lab Intern: Hands-On Diagnostics & Research

Labcorp; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Intern to join our Litholink team in Itasca, IL. This 11-week, full-time internship offers hands-on exposure to diagnostic workflows, specimen organization, and basic laboratory techniques under supervision.

The program runs Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm with a pay range of $17.75–$22 per hour. Eligible students are pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree, with strong attention to detail and communication skills, and an eagerness to learn.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment 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 the ability to work independently under general supervision.

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 communication

Independent work

Professionalism

Punctuality

Education

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

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Intern to join our Litholink team in Itasca, IL. This 11-week, full-time internship offers hands-on exposure to diagnostic workflows, specimen organization, and basic laboratory techniques under supervision.

The program runs Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm with a pay range of $17.75–$22 per hour. Eligible students are pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree, with strong attention to detail and communication skills, and an eagerness to learn.