Intern - Research & Development - Lab Assistant

About the role

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. The Lab Assistant Intern will join the Research and Development Team in Burlington, NC, supporting the DNA Identification testing division which provides Hematopoietic Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplantation services. The internship will work on development and operational implementation of Sanger, Next Generation Sequencing, and antibody assays used in Bone Marrow donation registry submission, donor/recipient pre‑transplantation workup, and recipient post‑transplant monitoring. As a Labcorp intern, you’ll be immersed in hands‑on work that complements your academic background, gain exposure to Labcorp’s global business, culture, and leadership through enterprise‑wide learning experiences, leadership exposure, immersive in‑person events, senior leader speaker sessions, professional development resources, mentoring connections, and engagement with employee resource groups and values‑driven community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Learn about clinical testing and processes behind testing development
• Learn industry techniques behind Next Generation Sequencing
• Development lead for a genetic transplant assay
• Maintain clear, thorough, and accurate experiment notes (or lab notebook)
• Apply Microsoft Excel for complex biological data analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences

Preferred Qualifications

• 3‑6 months experience in cell or molecular biology‑based laboratory classes
• 3‑6 months knowledge or experience with Next Generation Sequencing technologies
• 1+ year experience in Microsoft Excel

Requirements

• Interest in chemistry, biology, or related lab sciences
• Interest in clinical testing or molecular research fields
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and willingness to follow laboratory procedures
• Eagerness to learn new laboratory skills and scientific concepts
• Show initiative and the ability to work independently under general supervision
• Have a genuine interest in laboratory science
• Maintains professionalism, including punctuality and appropriate conduct
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Actively participates in training sessions and applies newly learned skills accordingly
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new things

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week)
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan

Pay

Paid internship; relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Schedule

Work Schedule: M‑F / 1st shift / 40hrs per week
Internship Dates: June 1, 2027 – August 13, 2027 (11 weeks, full‑time)