Northwestern Medicine · 2 days ago
Clinical Laboratory Intern Program - Summer 2026
DeKalb, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerNorthwestern Medicine is a community of colleagues committed to delivering world-class care and medical innovation. The Clinical Laboratory Intern will perform specimen processing, clerical functions, and assist with various laboratory tasks while adhering to the organization's mission and compliance standards.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Performs specimen processing, and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory
Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance. Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments
Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others. Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time
Assists with stocking department supplies and putting supplies away
Performs transport, receipt and loading of specimens
Assists with packaging of specimens to reference labs
Assists with order QA cross-checking
Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair. Findings are reported to supervisor or manager
Answers the main lab phone and transfers calls appropriately to the lab departments
Performs daily disinfection of surfaces
Follows lab procedures carefully. Follows up with all outstanding orders on Order Monitor, and communicates all timed, completed or uncompleted draws/charges, tasks, missing phones through shift reporting to the next shift prior to clocking out and performs other duties as assigned
Follows JCAHO National Patient Safety goals in regard to two patient identifiers and hand washing
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level degree program and have completed at least one semester of classes or have recently completed such a program
Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States
Applicants generally must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, although exceptions are made based upon qualifications and experience
Zero (0) to two (2) years' experience in a relevant role
Benefits
A wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Mentorship programs
Educational support
Student loan repayment
Flexible work options
A Reimbursable Well-Being Fund
A Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being
Volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities
Drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Northwestern Medicine has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2022 (78)
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2020 (39)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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