MLS Trainee Student Worker

About this role

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.

Job Description As a global leader in clinical laboratory testing, the mission of Labcorp is to improve health and improve lives. The Labcorp Medical Laboratory Science (LMLS) program in conjunction with the Labcorp Education Committee believe that the education of laboratory scientists provides a critical component to our mission. The LMLS is committed to providing its students with the most current and clinically relevant didactic theory-based curriculum and hands on practical experiences in hospitals, reference laboratories, and one of a kind esoteric testing centers. We strive to graduate competent and professional medical laboratory scientists that will partner with the broader healthcare community in improving outcomes. 

Medical Laboratory Science Training Program: Exciting opportunity to be part of the Labcorp 2024-2025 Medical Laboratory Science Training Program as an  MLS Trainee Student Worker ! Student Workers will be based in one of the following locations: Phoenix AZ, Birmingham AL, or Indianapolis, IN. As a Labcorp MLS Trainee Student Worker, you will have the opportunity to rotate through a combination of hospital and non-hospital laboratory settings while  learning the theory behind medical laboratory practices.  Didactic instruction will be provided virtually while clinical instruction will be provided in-person at clinical base or affiliate locations. As a student at Labcorp, you will have the opportunity to support meaningful work that compliment an education in STEM+ Business and Healthcare disciplines and are inspiring and valuable in our mission to improve health and improve lives across the globe.  In addition to didactic and clinical instruction, we support your professional development and career exploration through workshops/modules, leadership speakers, employee resource group introductions, panel discussions, and more.   Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations and take pride in delivering work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world.  Students that complete the program will be prepared for diverse responsibilities in areas of analysis and clinical decision-making, regulatory compliance, education, and quality assurance/performance improvement wherever laboratory testing is researched, developed, or performed. Students that complete the program will be provided a certificate of completion. Please note Labcorp School of Medical Laboratory Science is currently seeking NAACLS approval.   Students will be eligible to take a national certification examination upon full NAACLS program accreditation approval. About the Teams: • The Diagnostic Core Laboratories support hundreds of routine tests as well as specialty diagnostic testing for several conditions such as cancer and chronic kidney disease.  Student Trainees in Phoenix, Birmingham, and Indianapolis will train in the Core laboratory environment. • The Central Laboratories generate more clinical trial data than all other central laboratories combined. The central laboratory covers testing activities in Immunology, special chemistry, safety testing, genomics, histology, targeted cell isolation, flow cytometry, and microbiology. Student Trainees in Indianapolis will train in the Central Laboratory environment. • Hospital Laboratories perform complex tests and procedures that help healthcare professionals detect, diagnose, and trait diseases. This can include working with bacteria and other microorganisms, analysis of body fluids and chemical and hormonal contents, and transfusion medicine. Student trainees will rotate through a Hospital laboratory to complete rotations not covered in the Core or Central laboratories. These hospital labs will either be run by Labcorp due to a hospital group partnership, or located with one of our local affiliates.

MLS Trainee Student Worker Assignment Summary: • Attend didactic lectures and successfully complete all coursework and related materials in the following content areas: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis & Body Fluids, Immunohematology, Immunology & Molecular Methods, Clinical Microbiology, and Laboratory Operations Management and Education. • Successfully complete clinical rotations and related assignments in the following areas: Phlebotomy, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis & Body Fluids, Immunohematology, Immunology & Molecular Methods, and Clinical Microbiology. • Demonstrate competency of course materials as outlined in each course objective by obtaining at least a 70% in each course examination and an overall 76% or greater overall course grade. • Complete all assigned supplemental assignments and attend all study sessions in preparation for the national certification examination. • Engage in professional development workshops and modules to enhance your business acumen and professional presence.

Student paid work hours • MLS Trainee Student Workers agree to work paid hours outside of the clinical externship. • Paid work hours are strictly voluntary, are not to e

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