Intern- NorDx Anatomic Pathology

Description

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 14158

Full-time: 32-40 hours per week

Onsite, in-person

All summer internship applications requireboth a cover letter and resumeto be considered. You may submit 1 cover letter that indicates the 1-3 summer intern positions you are interested in and why you think you would be a good fit.

Summary:
The Intern role provides administrative and project support within assigned department, while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a healthcare environment.

NorDx is a not-for-profit clinical laboratory based in Scarborough, Maine. Established in 1976 as the first licensed independent laboratory in Maine, NorDx has grown to provide comprehensive, dependable, quality laboratory services to hospitals, physicians, long-term care providers, other laboratories and health care organizations throughout Northern New England.We are committed to supporting our partners in health care by providing superior quality and cost-effective laboratory services which emphasize customer satisfaction, value, innovation, technology and exceptional service. We manage and execute all aspects of diagnostic analyses thoroughly, accurately and efficiently. Laboratory results are used in approximately 70% of decisions involved in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of any given illness.

Our intern will assist with: Pre-Analytics for Histology and Cytology (embedding, microtomy, manual specimen staining, loading and maintaining instruments for slide prep and staining) Various Specimen Processing/Admin Assistant tasks (triaging specimens incoming/outgoing slides, answering phone calls and questions, specimen discard and storage).

Preference will be given to undergraduate students pursuing pre-med, medical biology or related areas.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Student who is currently enrolled in a two-year Associate's Degree program, Bachelor's Degree program, or graduate-level program preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: N/A

4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

The MaineHealth Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week, paid internship for students enrolled in a post-secondary program who are looking to gain hands-on experience at MaineHealth, the state of Maine's largest employer. Our interns are a part of our care team and we provide extensive professional development opportunities, training programs, and mentorship so you get the most out of your summer with us! We're proud to hire many former interns into full-time roles after graduation and offer the opportunity for growth throughout your career.Visit our website to learn more about the program.