University Internship: Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Assistant Intern

<div> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,126,162);">Company Overview:</span></strong></p> <p>If you've ever taken a medicine, received a vaccine or had blood drawn for a lab test, you've already benefited from the powerful work of 72,000+ exceptional employees across Covance and Labcorp. By supporting leading pharmaceuticals and 600+ biotech companies through our contract research organization (CRO), Covance employees help improve health, improve lives and bring new medicines to market. Along with our parent company, Labcorp, the world's leading health care diagnostics company, we offer dynamic career opportunities in more than 97 countries.</p> <p></p> <p>Advancing healthcare from the laboratory through the clinic requires many different strengths, experiences and perspectives of our exceptional people around the world. Explore our wide range of diverse opportunities and rewarding career pathways and see how you can work with an energizing purpose to discover your extraordinary potential.</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,126,162);">Global Internship Program:</span></strong></p> <p>Exciting Opportunity to be part of the Labcorp/Covance 2022 Global Internship Program as a Medical Laboratory Science Lab Assistant Intern in Dallas, TX!<br /><br /></p> <p>We offer real work assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Healthcare <span style="color: black;">disciplines, are challenging and recognized to the organization as valuable. In addition, we encourage professional development and career exploration through program workshops, each designed to help students prepare for a thriving career in our industry. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="color: black;">In addition to departmental and professional development work, our interns have the opportunity:</span></p> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: black;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="color: black;">To showcase their work to </span>senior <span style="color: black;">management, their supervisor and mentors </span></li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: black;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="color: black;">Participate in a group philanthropic project as part of our dedication to the community</span></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><span style="color: black;">Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations, and take pride in delivering scientific work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world. </span></p> <p></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,126,162);">About Team:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="background: white;">Labcorp's Dallas Reference Laboratory consists of dedicated, hardworking, high performance individuals who on average analyze specimens from over 30,000 patients each day. </span></p> <p></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,126,162);">Internship Assignment Summary:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="background: white;">This position is a 12-week position that will predominantly occur on third (night) shift. During the duration of the 12 weeks, some shifts will span the latter half of night shift and the first half of day shift.</span></p> <p></p> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Fulfill lab assistant or specimen processor duties while supporting the work of technicians, technologists and scientists in an area of testing in a medical diagnostic laboratory</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Learn standard operating procedures for analyzing and storing specimens</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Learns how to use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Prepare specimens for testing in laboratory departments through plating, aliquoting, distributing and sorting</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Complete meaningful independent projects in assigned area of laboratory</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Work under direct supervision and performs general duties as assigned by the designated department</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Perform all paperwork, technical, and non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Support the lab by performing data entry, loading instruments, performing maintenance on all types of equipment, gathering supplies for testing</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Perform a variety of administrative duties for a designated department including clerical and customer service functions</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Contributes to a cohesive team environment</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Plans individual workload in coordination with team members.</li> </ul> <p style="margin-left: 0.5in;"></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,126,162);">Education/Qualifications/Skills:</span></strong></p> <p>Applicants for this position must intend to enroll after completion of the Labcorp Internship in one or more final semesters to finish coursework towards a bachelor's degree.</p> <p></p> <p>Academic Programs and Course Requirements:</p> <p>Completion of the following before the end of spring 2022 semester:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>MT/MLS/CLS -- Cytotechnology -- Histotechnology <br />Before the start day of internship, candidates are required to have no more than four semesters, preferably two semesters, of coursework remaining towards completion of a bachelor's degree in a Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Laboratory Science program, or program focusing on Cytology or Histology.</li> </ul> <p style="margin-left: 0.5in;"></p> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Microbiology/Biology/Biochemistry/Biological Science/Chemistry/Pre-Medical/Professional <br />Before the start day of internship, candidates are required to have no more than two semesters, of coursework remaining towards completion of a bachelor's degree in a Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Chemistry, or Pre-Medical/Professional program <ul> <li style="margin-left: 1.0in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Coursework Requirements Experience:<br />Preferred: Completion of 2-3 sophomore-level or above biology laboratory courses required and/or 2-3 chemistry laboratory courses. Successful completion in multiple laboratory courses in subjects such as hematology, immunology, microbiology, biological chemistry, or clinical laboratory science preferred. Successful completion of independent research in college or undergraduate setting also preferred.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p>We are looking for someone that is well organized, has MS Office suite skills, can prioritize well, and with quick learning agility. Computer skills, some IT knowledge would be beneficial, as well as solid verbal and written communication skills.</p> </div>