Overview
Public Health Laboratory Internship: an APHL-CDC Initiative
Interns will join a public health laboratory team to make an impact on protecting the health of our communities. Interns assist scientists working on meaningful projects while building skills such as general lab practices (e.g., pipetting, calibrations, etc.), data analysis, report management, problem solving, teamwork, and effective communication.
Eligible candidates: US citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled at an accredited institution and in pursuit of a relevant certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree
Start and end dates: Flexible
Hours and program length: An average of 20 hours a week for 12 to 16 weeks
Not only will interns practice transferable skills such as laboratory techniques, problem solving, teamwork, and effective communication, but they will also have the opportunity to network with laboratory professionals and be supervised by a qualified mentor for the duration of the project.
Application Requirements
Completed application form
Work history
Reference (either academic or professional)
College transcripts
Internship Benefits
Network with public health laboratory professionals
First-hand experience in public health laboratory initiatives
Competitive stipend
Build transferable skills
Learn More or Apply Today at www.aphl.org/Career-Pathways
About Association of Public Health Laboratories
The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) works to strengthen laboratory systems serving the public’s health in the United States and globally. APHL represents state and local governmental health laboratories in the United States; this includes public health, agricultural, environmental and other related laboratories. Its members, known collectively as “public health laboratories,” monitor, detect and respond to health threats.
