Quest Diagnostics · 16 hours ago
Summer Lab Internship
Cincinnati, OH
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19.50/hr - $19.50/hrQuest Diagnostics is the world’s leading provider of diagnostic testing, services, and information that patients and doctors rely on to make better healthcare decisions. The Summer Lab Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain experience in clinical and toxicology laboratory environments while performing a wide range of tests and applying their educational background to process improvement projects.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation ServicesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
The intern’s laboratory experience may include exposure in one or more of the following areas:
Chemistry/Special Chemistry – Interns will learn to analyze body fluids (blood, urine) to diagnose and monitor diseases by performing tests for substances like electrolytes, glucose, proteins, enzymes, lipids, hormones, and drugs, using instruments like spectrophotometers and automated analyzers, understanding quality control, and interpreting results in the context of patient health, covering skills from basic techniques to advanced automation
Hematology - Hematology will provide exposure to complete blood counts, coagulation testing, urinalysis and/or blood banking. Quest applies the latest technology to complete blood count testing, automated differentials, coagulation testing and ABO Rh testing. Interns will gain exposure to use of microscopes to perform manual body fluid counts and review blood smears for various disease states, including leukemias
Microbiology - Microbiology will familiarize interns with clinical bacteriology, including culture methods, microscopy, EIA, automated identification and susceptibility systems such as the Vitek II, Vitek Mass Spectrometry Maldi-tof, and Microscan systems. Interns can expect experience with the Virtuo blood culture detection system and gain skills in processing various specimen types using sterile techniques, following safety protocols, and staining smears
Molecular Diagnostics - Through Molecular Diagnostics, inters will learn about techniques to amplify RNA and DNA and observe RT-PCR. Time will be spent learning about unidirectional workflow and the need for dedicated equipment and aseptic techniques
Immunology/ Serology - In Immunology / Serology, interns will focus on learning about infectious diseases and their diagnosis. Interns are exposed to a variety of methodologies such as ELISA, chemiluminescence, flocculation, IFA, Western Blot and DFA, and antigen/antibody binding reactions. Interns will also learn about limitations and interferences of these methodologies
Biomedical Engineering- The intern will gain exposure to the focused responsibilities that support overall laboratory equipment and analyzer operations that can include repair, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting for laboratory testing equipment. This opportunity covers various laboratory testing equipment across laboratory departments
Qualification
Required
Completed Sophomore or Junior year in a four-year baccalaureate program in medical laboratory science, chemistry, human biology, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular genetics or another human biomedical science-related field
A minimum of a 3.0 or better overall from an accredited institution
Completed Course Work In The Following: Biology, Chemistry, Math
Resume
Cover Letter, including the reason for applying and what the candidate is expecting to learn from the internship
Transcripts from Registrar's office
A Reference Letter from a college professor may be requested
Company
Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is a clinical laboratory that offers diagnostic testing, services, and information.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Quest Diagnostics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (59)
2024 (38)
2023 (74)
2022 (56)
2021 (49)
2020 (45)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.6B2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $750M
1996-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Davis
Chief Executive Officer and President
Cecilia McKenney
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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