• Laboratory Student Intern - Central PA and Western…

    UPMC (Annapolis, MD)


    Kickstart Your Lab Career This Summer!

     

    Spending your summer in Central Pennsylvania or Western Maryland? 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 across Central PA and Western MD - 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 - Central PA & Western MD Locations

     

    (You'll select your top 3 locations when you apply.)

     

    + UPMC Altoona

    + UPMC Harrisburg

    + UPMC Lititz

    + UPMC Memorial

    + UPMC Hanover

    + UPMC West Shore

    + UPMC Western Maryland

    + UPMC Community Osteopathic

    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