Job Description

Job Description

Kickstart Your Lab Career This Summer!
Spending your summer in Northcentral Pennsylvania? 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 Northcentral PA — 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 – Northcentral PA Locations

(You’ll select your top location when you apply.)

• UPMC Cole
• UPMC Williamsport

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

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