Intern - Lab

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Job description

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.

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Intern to join our team located in San Antonio, TX

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm / 40hrs 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 diagnostics industry

• 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

• Maintain professionalism, including punctuality and appropriate conduct

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

Join Labcorp's 2027 Global Internship Program and take the first step toward a meaningful career in healthcare innovation! We're looking for motivated students to be part of a dynamic 11-week paid internship where you'll work on impactful projects and gain real-world experience.

About the Program:

As a Labcorp intern, you'll be immersed in hands-on work that complements your academic background. In addition to your project work, you'll gain valuable exposure to Labcorp's global business, culture, and leadership through:

• Enterprise-wide learning experiences that introduce you to key business functions across Labcorp

• Leadership exposure and visibility, including direct interaction with senior leaders

• An immersive, in-person intern event designed to connect you with peers and deepen your understanding of our mission

• Senior leader speaker sessions offering insights into strategy, innovation, and career growth

• Continuous opportunities to connect and grow, from intern cohort communication channels and LinkedIn

• Learning resources to professional development sessions and storytelling opportunities that highlight your internship journey

• Connection to Labcorp's inclusive culture through engagement with our employee resource groups (ERGs)and values-driven community initiatives

• Dedicated mentoring connections to guide your growth, provide career advice, and support your internship journey

Internship Details:

• Duration: 11 weeks, full-time

• Dates of Internship: June 1st - August 13th, 2027

• Eligibility: Preferred candidates are rising juniors and seniors (Dec 2027 through June 2029 graduation) who are currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; however, all current students pursuing related studies are encouraged to apply.

Apply now to launch your career and create real impact for patients worldwide. #FutureofLabcorp

**Pay Range: $17.75-22/hr

All job offers will be 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. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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This is a Internship role in the Healthcare and Life Sciences field (Patient access and hospital administration) at Labcorp. An internship is a short, structured role for students or people changing field; it usually pays less than a permanent job and is meant to teach the work.

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The city

The job is in San Antonio, TX. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How San Antonio compares. Among the 120 largest places in Texas, San Antonio is #2 by population, #98 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #85 for household income (#1 = highest), #39 for long commutes (#1 = fewest). Its county, Bexar County, is #44 of 254 counties for average pay ($65,875).

The place in numbers

San Antonio has 1,479,835 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 4.9% of the population of Texas. It covers 499 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,966 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9, about the same as the state median (34.9 against 35.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,324 a month (rent plus utilities), 6% below the state median ($1,324 against $1,403). Over a year that is 24.4% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $235,700, which is 3.6 times the median household income ($65,056); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 52.2% of households own their home, 17% below the state average (52.2% against 62.6%).

Work and pay

The San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan area has 1,126,880 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $47,010 a year, 8% below the national median ($47,010 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (144,930 jobs, median $45,100); food preparation and serving related (119,350 jobs, median $29,100); transportation and material moving (96,820 jobs, median $40,270). The area is most specialised in food preparation and serving related (1.2 times) and installation, maintenance, and repair (1.2 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($104,990) and computer and mathematical ($101,100). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Bexar County was 4.3%. 64.3% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Bexar County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 68.3% drive alone, 2.0% use public transit, 1.9% walk, 13.5% work from home. 11.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 35% below the state average (11.0% against 16.9%).

People and education

29.0% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14% below the state share (29.0% against 33.8%). 15.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 15% below the state share (15.0% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 17.1%, 24% above the state rate (17.1% against 13.8%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 85°F (29.6°C), and the coolest is Jan at 50°F (10.1°C). About 779 mm (31 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (100 mm) and Feb the driest (36 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Timberwood Park (17 miles, rent 51% higher); Schertz (18 miles, rent 25% higher); Cibolo (20 miles, rent 60% higher); New Braunfels (30 miles, rent 25% higher). Rent differences are against San Antonio; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Official links for San Antonio

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Where to live

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Career paths

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Physicians and advanced practice (25) Nursing (32) Behavioral health and counseling (22) Therapy, clinical education and rehab (72) Pharmacy, lab and imaging (125) Animal and veterinary care (57)

Distances

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The employer

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Official links for Labcorp

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What is the Intern - Lab job at Labcorp?

A internship role in healthcare and life sciences (patient access and hospital administration) listed 57 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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San Antonio, TX.

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in San Antonio is $1,324 a month and median household income $65,056 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-09-12 (57 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse patient access and hospital administration jobs in Texas.

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• Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-09-12). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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Sources

• BLS OEWS (wages and employment by occupation, May 2025)
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• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
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• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
• U.S. Department of Labor, minimum wage by state
• Tax Foundation state income tax rates 2026
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• NASA POWER climatology
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