Intern - Research Associate - Environmental Science

Company Overview

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are more than 60,000 people across 100 countries who are harnessing science for human good. Our work combines unparalleled diagnostic laboratories, drug development capabilities and commercial innovations. Together, we fuel scientific breakthroughs and deliver more than 160 million medical test results that help guide treatment decisions, accelerate patient care and change lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.

Global Internship Program:

Exciting Opportunity to be part of the Labcorp 2025 Global Internship Program as a Metabolism Environmental Science intern at our Huntingdon site.

As a Labcorp intern, you will have the opportunity to support meaningful assignments that compliment an education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Finance, Marketing, Communications, Business and Sales - and are Inspiring and valuable in our mission to improve health and improve lives across the globe. In addition to department work, we support your professional development and career exploration through program workshops, leadership speakers, employee resource group introductions, new hire panel discussions and small group “coffee chats”.

We offer paid internships for current students in a variety of degree programs, such as:

• Biological related sciences

• Chemistry related sciences

• Animal science

• Computer science

• Healthcare

• Business/marketing

Opportunities in-person or remotely - Choose from our virtual, office-based or lab-base opportunities. Qualifying applicants can also request relocation assistance.

What you can expect as a Labcorp intern:

In 2024, we hosted more than 250 internships globally. During your 12-month full-time assignment, you can expect:

• Project-based work

• Opportunities to build your network

• Mentoring and job shadowing

• Professional development workshops

• Hands-on experience

Get ready to start your career and make a real difference for patients around the world. #FutureofLabcorp

About the Team:

The Environmental Science team in the Metabolism department provides a range of services for clients to determine the fate of crop protection products within the environment to help determine any potential hazard posed. This includes how these products metabolise in soil, water, plant, sediment and animal systems to identify and characterise the residues and their potential toxicity.

Internship Assignment Summary:

• Develop competent basic laboratory skills to support duties in primary area of work

• Maintain study documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines

• Sets up and performs appropriate analyses in primary area of responsibility based on the study protocol and in conjunction with the study team

• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment and perform routine maintenance

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education/Qualifications/Skills: 

• Working towards bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry/Chemistry

• Has experience delivering projects in an academic or professional setting

• Ability to utilise word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and specialised software on personal computers.

• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and internal/external colleagues

• Embraces diverse ways of thinking through various forms collaboration and partnership