Clinical Laboratory Intern Program Summer 2026
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Job Location:
DeKalb, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Clinical Laboratory Intern reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Performs specimen processing and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory.
- Presents a friendly approachable professional demeanor and appearance. Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
- Communicates effectively with others respects diverse opinions and styles and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others. Manages work schedule efficiently completing tasks and assignments on time.
- Assists with stocking department supplies and putting supplies away.
- Performs transport receipt and loading of specimens.
- Assists with packaging of specimens to reference labs.
- Assists with order QA cross-checking.
- Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair. Findings are reported to supervisor or manager.
- Answers the main lab phone and transfers calls appropriately to the lab departments.
- Performs daily disinfection of surfaces.
- Follows lab procedures carefully. Follows up with all outstanding orders on Order Monitor and communicates all timed completed or uncompleted draws/charges tasks missing phones through shift reporting to the next shift prior to clocking out and performs other duties as assigned.
- Follows JCAHO National Patient Safety goals in regard to two patient identifiers and hand washing.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Application Due Date: 1/16/2025
Program Dates: 6/10/2026
Qualifications :
Required:
- Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level degree program and have completed at least one semester of classes or have recently completed such a program. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States.
- Applicants generally must have a minimum 3.0 GPA although exceptions are made based upon qualifications and experience.
- Zero (0) to two (2) years experience in a relevant role.
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
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About Company
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