Exciting Opportunity to be part of the LabCorp/Covance 2021 Global Internship 12 Week Program as a Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science Lab Assistant Intern in Rarit an, N J!

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a Life Science concentration

• Previous medical/lab or production experience is a plus

• Comfortability with handling biological specimens

• Ability to accurately identify specimens

• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills

• High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask

• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time

• Must pass a standardized color blindness test

Shift

1

Schedule

Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.