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Intern - Anatomic Pathology

LabcorpSan Diego, CA

  • $17.75 – $22 / hour
  • Internship
  • Full time

Overview

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our science, data, technology, and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics and accelerate innovation. We are seeking a Lab Intern to join our Cytology/Histology team in San Diego, CA.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm, 40 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities

  • Shadow laboratory professionals and learn diagnostic workflows, instrumentation, and department operations.
  • Assist with non-testing laboratory tasks, such as specimen organization, inventory, and workspace preparation.
  • Participate in approved mock testing, demonstrations, and basic laboratory techniques under supervision.
  • Support approved laboratory projects.
  • Follow all safety and compliance standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a Chemical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology Bachelor's degree program.

Additional Job Standards

  • Interest in laboratory science.
  • Interest in the diagnostics industry.
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow laboratory procedures.
  • Eagerness to learn new laboratory skills and scientific concepts.
  • Initiative and ability to work independently under general supervision.
  • Professionalism, including punctuality and appropriate conduct.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

About the Program

Join Labcorp's 2027 Global Internship Program, an 11-week paid internship where you'll work on impactful projects and gain real-world experience. As a Labcorp intern, you'll be immersed in hands-on work that complements your academic background, with exposure to Labcorp's global business, culture, and leadership through:

  • Enterprise-wide learning experiences introducing key business functions.
  • Leadership exposure and direct interaction with senior leaders.
  • An immersive, in-person intern event to connect with peers.
  • Senior leader speaker sessions on strategy, innovation, and career growth.
  • Continuous opportunities to connect and grow through intern cohort channels and LinkedIn.
  • Learning resources, professional development sessions, and storytelling opportunities.
  • Connection to Labcorp's inclusive culture through employee resource groups (ERGs) and community initiatives.
  • Dedicated mentoring connections for guidance and career advice.

Internship Details

  • Duration: 11 weeks, full-time.
  • Dates: June 1st - August 13th, 2027.
  • Eligibility: Preferred candidates are rising juniors and seniors (Dec 2027 through June 2029 graduation) currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; all current students pursuing related studies are encouraged to apply.

Pay Range: $17.75-22/hr. All job offers are based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, family or parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility.

Skills mentioned

  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Safety Protocols
  • Microscopy
  • Specimen Handling
  • Histology
  • Cytology

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