Paid Bioinformatics Internship at Labcorp USA
Kickstart your career with a paid bioinformatics internship in the USA at Labcorp, one of the world’s leading life science and diagnostics companies. This immersive program in Baltimore, Maryland, is a premium internship opportunity for life science graduates who want hands-on experience in genomics, oncology data science, and real-world bioinformatics pipelines while exploring long-term Labcorp careers.
Company Overview
Labcorp is a global life sciences company with nearly 70,000 employees across more than 100 countries. The organization combines advanced diagnostic laboratories, drug development capabilities, and commercial innovations to drive scientific breakthroughs. Labcorp delivers over 160 million medical test results annually, helping guide treatment decisions, accelerate patient care, and improve lives worldwide.
Internship Details:
- Intern Title: Bioinformatics Intern
- Category: Information Technology
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Job ID: 262324
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Work Location Type: On-site (Remote: No)
- Internship Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026
- Duration: 11 weeks, full-time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Pay Range: $27–$30 per hour
- Eligibility: Preferred candidates are rising juniors and seniors (December 2026 through June 2028 graduation) currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; however, all current students pursuing related studies are encouraged to apply
Labcorp 2026 Global Internship Program
This role is part of Labcorp’s 2026 Global Internship Program, offering motivated students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience through an 11-week paid internship. Interns contribute to impactful projects while supporting Labcorp’s mission to improve health and improve lives.
Program Experience
During the internship, participants are immersed in project-based work aligned with their academic background and gain exposure to Labcorp’s global business, culture, and leadership. Program highlights include:
- Enterprise-wide learning experiences across key business functions
- Leadership exposure and interaction with senior leaders
- An immersive, in-person intern event (June 2–4, 2026)
- Senior leader speaker sessions focused on strategy, innovation, and career growth
- Continuous professional development opportunities through cohort engagement, LinkedIn Learning, and storytelling initiatives
- Engagement with employee resource groups (ERGs) and values-driven community initiatives
- Dedicated mentoring connections to support professional growth
About the Team
Personal Genome Diagnostics (PGDx), part of Labcorp, focuses on unlocking actionable genomic insights to advance precision oncology. The Bioinformatics and Data Science team is a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists supporting bioinformatics and data science needs across the oncology portfolio.
Internship Assignment Summary
- Support the evaluation of bioinformatics pipelines and software
- Contribute to technical documentation
- Learn development processes in an agile environment
- Become familiar with genomics results for precision oncology products
Education, Qualifications & Skills
- Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, or a related field
- Proficiency working with data and/or software
- Experience with next-generation sequencing data and/or related tools (preferred)
- Experience delivering multiple projects in academic or professional settings
- Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
Benefits of Paid Bioinformatics Internship
Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employees scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible for the 401(k) plan only. Employees on a 7-on/7-off schedule receive all benefits except PTO or FTO.
