Fortrea · 8 hours ago
Intern - Clinical Diagnostic Lab Assistant
Houston TX
Internship
Onsite
InternLabcorp is a global leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to improving health and lives through science. They are offering an internship opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience as a Clinical Diagnostic Lab Assistant, supporting various laboratory departments and learning essential laboratory procedures.
Clinical TrialsHealth Care
Responsibilities
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
Learn standard operating procedures for analyzing and storing specimens
Learns how to use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks
Prepare specimens for testing in laboratory departments through plating, aliquoting, distributing and sorting
Complete meaningful independent projects in assigned area of laboratory
Work under direct supervision and performs general duties as assigned by the designated department
Perform all paperwork, technical, and non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens
Support the lab by performing data entry, loading instruments, performing maintenance on all types of equipment, gathering supplies for testing
Perform a variety of administrative duties for a designated department including clerical and customer service functions
Contributes to a cohesive team environment
Plans individual workload in coordination with team members
Qualification
Required
Working towards Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (preferred), or biochemistry, biology, or chemistry
Has experience delivering multiple projects in an academic or professional setting
Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and internal/external colleagues
Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast paced, high-volume environment and while prioritizing and manage multiple tasks
Able to work independently under general supervision
Expressed desire and interest to work in a laboratory as a technologist after completing an undergraduate degree
Must be able to regularly lift, carry, and rotate/turn with up to thirty pounds
Preferred
Preferred candidates are rising juniors and seniors (Dec 2026 through June 2028 graduation) who are currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; however, all current students pursuing related studies are encouraged to apply
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Fortrea
Fortrea is a provider of comprehensive Phase I through IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, patient access solutions.
Founded in 2023
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anshul Thakral
Chief Executive Officer
Agnieszka Gallagher
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
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