Intern - Laboratory Business Continuity

LabcorpGenève, GenevaOn-siteInternshipListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Business Continuity Intern to join our General Laboratory team in Geneva.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday.

40hrs per week (with flexibility to consider an 80% working schedule).

Job Responsibilities:

- Working with laboratory teams and business continuity stakeholders, you will help define a global escalation process for operational disruptions, aligned with laboratory priorities, and develop a tool that guides teams through the appropriate response.
- Review business continuity information available, identifying gaps that require clarification with process owners.
- Work with laboratory stakeholders to identify critical activities, operational dependencies, and priorities that should guide escalation decisions.
- Help define a consistent global escalation process, including escalation triggers, roles, communication pathways, and laboratory-specific requirements.
- Develop and test a practical tool prototype that helps users identify the appropriate escalation steps based on the disruption and its impact on laboratory activities.
- Assess the proposed process and tool through representative disruption scenarios, gather stakeholder feedback, and prepare user guidance and recommendations for implementation and ongoing maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Current enrolment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Operations Management, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Current enrolment in a Master’s degree program in Operations Management, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Additional Job Standards:

- You must be a student and be eligible for an internship agreement with a third party.
- Intermediate level in English and in French required.
- Interest in business continuity, operational resilience, and laboratory operations.
- A structured approach to organizing information and translating complex processes into clear guidance.
- Attention to detail and willingness to verify incomplete or inconsistent information with the appropriate stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate clearly with colleagues from different backgrounds.
- Initiative and the ability to manage agreed tasks under supervision, communicate progress, and raise issues promptly.
- Commitment to confidentiality and following approved procedures when handling operational information.

About the Team:

The General Laboratory team in Geneva supports laboratory testing for clinical trials, working across scientific disciplines and with colleagues who coordinate technical information and client requirements. During this internship, you will collaborate with colleagues to improve how teams share information, deliver data, and monitor their activities. You will gain experience translating laboratory needs into practical digital solutions within a regulated environment.

About the Program:

As a Labcorp intern, you’ll be immersed in hands-on work that complements your academic background. In addition to your project work, you’ll gain valuable exposure to Labcorp’s global business, culture, and leadership through:

- Enterprise-wide learning experiences that introduce you to key business functions across Labcorp
- Leadership exposure and visibility, including direct interaction with senior leaders
- Senior leader speaker sessions offering insights into strategy, innovation, and career growth
- Continuous opportunities to connect and grow, from intern cohort communication channels and LinkedIn
- Learning resources to professional development sessions and storytelling opportunities that highlight your internship journey
- Connection to Labcorp’s inclusive culture through engagement with our employee resource groups (ERGs)and values-driven community initiatives
- Dedicated mentoring connections to guide your growth, provide career advice, and support your internship journey

Internship Details:

- Duration: 5-6 months, full-time (with flexibility to consider an 80% working schedule)
- Dates of Internship: starting preferably from January 2026
- Compensation: Paid internship
- Eligibility: Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program

Apply now to launch your career and create real impact for patients worldwide. #FutureofLabcorp

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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