Oncology R&D Intern: NGS & Clinical Assay Development

Labcorp; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 10,911,000 - 13,335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Research and Development Intern for the Oncology Medical Team in Durham, NC. This 11-week paid internship offers hands-on experience in clinical testing development, NGS techniques, and data analysis, with exposure to Labcorp's global research environment.

Rated for rising juniors and seniors, this program develops practical lab skills, critical thinking, and teamwork while contributing to an oncology-focused assay project and annual internship activities with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Biology, Chemistry, Genetics or Biological Science.
• 3–6 months experience with Next Generation Sequencing technologies preferred.
• Interest in the clinical testing or molecular research fields.

Responsibilities

• Learn about clinical testing and processing behind testing development
• Learn techniques, including Next Generation Sequencing and data analysis
• Development lead for a new Oncology Next Generation Sequencing assay
• Maintain clear, thorough, and accurate experiment notes
• Apply critical thinking skills to experimental results
• Communicate findings at laboratory meetings

Skills

Next Generation Sequencing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Genetics or Biological Science

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Research and Development Intern for the Oncology Medical Team in Durham, NC. This 11-week paid internship offers hands-on experience in clinical testing development, NGS techniques, and data analysis, with exposure to Labcorp's global research environment.

Rated for rising juniors and seniors, this program develops practical lab skills, critical thinking, and teamwork while contributing to an oncology-focused assay project and annual internship activities with senior leaders.