Laboratory Student Intern - Northwestern PA Hospitals at UPMC

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Skills, Attention to Detail, Patient Care Support, Networking, Clinical Laboratory Science, Hands-on Experience, Team Collaboration, Resume Building

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

🌟 Kickstart Your Lab Career This Summer! Spending your summer in the Erie area? Studying science and want real, hands-on lab experience? Curious what it’s like to work inside a hospital clinical laboratory? If that sounds like you, the UPMC Lab Internship Program could be the perfect fit. Spend 10 weeks working inside one of our hospital-based clinical labs in Northwestern Pennsylvania — learning from experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists, getting exposure to real testing environments, and building the foundation for a future career with UPMC. 🧪 About the Lab Internship Program UPMC’s 10-week Lab Internship Program gives science students the opportunity to put what they’ve learned in the classroom into practice. This is a full-time, paid, hands-on experience designed for students who are serious about exploring lab careers. During the internship, you will: Work side-by-side with experienced clinical laboratory professionals Gain exposure to high-volume, high-acuity lab environments Learn how lab teams support real-time patient care Build confidence performing hands-on, detail-oriented lab tasks Grow your resume while exploring career pathways within UPMC Network with lab leadership and learn about future lab career opportunities If you’re interested in becoming a Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLT, or pursuing any clinical lab profession, this experience will help you sharpen your skills and see what a real hospital lab environment looks like day-to-day. 🏥 Where You’ll Be Working – Northwestern PA Locations (You’ll select your top 2 locations when you apply.) UPMC Hamot UPMC Horizon UPMC Jameson UPMC Northwest 📄 Required Documents to Upload When You Apply Resume Transcript (non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including university name & student name) 📅 Program Recruitment Expectations Applications open December 29th, 2025 Program runs June 1st, 2026, through August 7th, 2026 Preferred graduation dates: Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027 Full-time availability is required with limited time off during the 10-week program Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Current enrollment in an Associate or Bachelor of Science program from an accredited college/university Accepted majors include: biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science Completion of at least two semesters in your degree program Licensure / Clearances Additional clearances may be required based on location Detailed instructions will be provided during onboarding

Responsibilities

Interns will work alongside experienced clinical laboratory professionals and gain exposure to high-volume lab environments. They will perform hands-on lab tasks and learn how lab teams support patient care.