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Intern - Anatomical Pathology Lab Assistant
Labcorp - Overland Park, KS
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Anatomical Pathology Lab Assistant internship at Labcorp offers a unique opportunity for students pursuing a degree in biological or laboratory sciences. This 12-week program allows interns to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment, supporting various non-technical tasks while learning about the operations of the anatomical pathology department. Interns will engage in project-based work, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities, all aimed at enhancing their education and career prospects in the medical field.
Responsibilities
- Fulfill lab assistant or specimen processor duties while supporting the work of technicians, technologists, and scientists.
- Learn standard operating procedures for analyzing and storing specimens.
- Learn processing, grossing, and embedding of biopsy specimens.
- Complete meaningful independent projects in assigned area of the laboratory.
- Work under direct supervision and perform general duties as assigned by the designated department.
- Support the lab by performing data entry, loading instruments, performing maintenance on all types of equipment, and gathering supplies for testing.
- Perform a variety of administrative duties for a designated department including clerical and customer service functions.
- Contribute to a cohesive team environment and plan individual workload in coordination with team members.
Requirements
- Working towards an associate or bachelor's degree in a biological or laboratory science with a minimum of 60 semester hours including 6 hours in biology, 6 hours in chemistry, and 12 hours in any combination of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.
- Interest in completing a national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
- Comfortability with handling biological specimens such as tissue, cells, blood, urine, stool, serum, or plasma.
Nice-to-haves
- Working towards a bachelor's degree in histology or cytotechnology (preferred), or biochemistry, microbiology, biology, or chemistry, and not graduating before November 2025.
- Interest in completing a certification as a Histotechnologist (HLT) or a Histotechnician (HT).
- Interest in completing an accredited Cytology program.
- Experience delivering multiple projects in an academic or professional setting.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
