Summer Internship Nelson Labs – Lab Analyst (2026 Program)

BioTecNika Global; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Team-building activities

Networking opportunities

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking interns for a Lab Analyst Internship as part of their Summer 2026 Program in Salt Lake City, Utah. This comprehensive 12-week program provides students with hands-on experience in laboratory testing and mentorship from supervisors. Interns will perform essential lab procedures, participate in weekly training sessions, and enjoy team-building activities. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring scientists majoring in life sciences, committed to gaining practical experience in the biotechnology field.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student majoring in a life science field.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory testing techniques is preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests under supervision.
• Participate in quality events and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Engage in team-building and networking activities.

Skills

Basic laboratory testing techniques

Aseptic technique

Data recording

Education

Current college student in life science

Graduating Spring 2025 encouraged

Job description

Life Science Internship (Summer 2026 Program)| Lab Analyst Job at Nelson Labs

Are you looking for a life science internship or an entry-level biotechnology job that provides real-world lab experience? The Lab Analyst Internship (Summer 2026 Program) at Nelson Labs, a Sotera Health Company, offers aspiring scientists a hands‑on opportunity to develop professional lab skills and explore rewarding lab analyst jobs in the medical device testing industry. This 12‑week program in Salt Lake City, Utah, combines mentorship, technical training, and professional development to help students turn their passion for science into a successful career.

About Us

Sotera Health, inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, is committed to its mission of Safeguarding Global Health®. With more than 3,000 employees across 64 facilities worldwide, Sotera Health provides essential sterilization, laboratory testing, and advisory services through its business units — Sterigenics®, Nordion®, and Nelson Labs®.

Nelson Labs is a global leader in microbiological and analytical chemistry testing for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Serving over 3,800 customers across 14 facilities worldwide, Nelson Labs conducts more than 800 laboratory tests that support product development, sterilization validation, and regulatory approval. The company’s reputation for quality and collaboration makes it a trusted partner for anyone pursuing a life science internship, biotechnology job, or lab analyst career path.

• Job Post: Internship – Lab Analyst (Summer 2026 Program)
• Identification no: 13727
• Locations: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Current college student majoring in a life science field (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, etc.).
• Students graduating in Spring 2025 are encouraged to apply for open Lab Analyst Jobs or Biotechnology Job for potential full‑time opportunities.

Job Description

Lab Analyst Interns are trained in basic laboratory testing techniques and assigned to specific departments focused on Medical Device testing. This program runs 12 weeks from May 18th to August 7th. The majority of the role is actively learning, through performing laboratory tests, under the guidance of an assigned Supervisor. Interns are also aligned with a dedicated Mentor to provide guidance and support. Weekly “lunch and learn” sessions are held, educating our Interns on a variety of topics from Scientific Testing techniques and Business Operations to Presentation and Leadership skills. We will also have roughly 6 team‑building & networking activities with some recent examples including an Escape Room, Company Scavenger Hunt, Bowling, and a Bees Baseball game!

Program Overview

The Lab Analyst Internship Program at Nelson Labs offers an exciting life science internship experience designed for college students pursuing careers in laboratory science and biotechnology. Interns are trained in core laboratory testing techniques within departments dedicated to medical device and pharmaceutical testing. This 12‑week program runs from May 18th to August 7th and provides real, hands‑on exposure to scientific testing environments. You’ll perform laboratory experiments under the supervision of experienced analysts while learning from a dedicated mentor.

Interns participate in weekly “lunch and learn” sessions covering topics such as advanced scientific testing, business operations, leadership, and presentation skills. The program also includes team‑building events like escape rooms, scavenger hunts, bowling, and baseball games — making it both educational and fun!

Scientific/General

• Perform basic lab procedures such as: Plate counts, Gram stains, Plate streaking, Aseptic technique, and Daily standardization.
• Participate in the collaboration of quality events (unexpected results, deviations, etc.).
• Ensure testing is conducted according to approved procedures.

Regulatory Compliance

• Follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO, etc.) and ensure all data are accurately and concurrently recorded.
• Notify the Study Director of any unforeseen circumstances or events that occur during testing.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are a representation of those that must be met to perform the essential job functions:
• Required to sit 15% of the day, stand and traverse 75% of the day to various office and lab locations, and 10% of the day working at a computer.
• Bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• Ability to have full‑body movement is required.
• Occasional push and pull tasks with one or both hands.
• Must be able to work while wearing personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, face shields, gloves, lab coats, and personal protective equipment deemed necessary to protect testing and to protect employees from various solutions, wastes, etc.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.