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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