Public Health Laboratory Internship

The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are seeking students who are interested in exploring a career in the laboratory sciences.

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, effective communication and more.

• Eligible candidates: Current student enrolled at an accredited institution and in pursuit of a relevant certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate* degree

• Start and end dates: Flexible

• Hours and program length: Flexible hours with an average of 20 hours a week, length varies

• Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. There is no deadline to apply.

Application Requirements

• Completed application form

• Work history

• Reference (either academic or professional)

• College transcripts

• US citizenship or permanent residency

Internship Benefits

• Network with public health laboratory professionals

• First-hand experiences in public health laboratory initiatives

• Competitive stipend

• Build transferable skills