Intern - Junior Back-end Software Developer

Company Overview:

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are nearly 70,000 people across 100 countries who are harnessing science for human good. Our work combines unparalleled diagnostic laboratories, drug development capabilities and commercial innovations. Together, we fuel scientific breakthroughs and deliver more than 160 million medical test results that help guide treatment decisions, accelerate patient care and change lives.

Join us in our pursuit of answers.

Labcorp 2026 Global Internship Program Exciting Internship Opportunity – Junior Back-end Software Developer Intern in Durham, North Carolina!

Join Labcorp’s 2026 Global Internship Program and take the first step toward a meaningful career in healthcare innovation! We’re looking for motivated students to be part of a dynamic 12-week paid internship where you’ll work on impactful projects and gain real-world experience, all while supporting our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Internship 2026 Dates: May 18, 2026 – August 7, 2026

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
• An immersive, in-person intern event June 2 - 4, 2026 designed to connect you with peers and deepen your understanding of our mission
• 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: 12 weeks, full-time
• Dates of Internship: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026
• Location: Durham, North Carolina
• Hours: 40 hrs/week
• Eligibility: Preferred candidates are rising juniors and seniors (Dec 2026 through June 2028 graduation) who are currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; however, all current students pursuing related studies are encouraged to apply.

Why Labcorp? In 2025, we welcomed over 300 interns across our global offices. As part of the 2026 cohort, you’ll join a diverse community of future leaders working to shape the future of diagnostics, biopharmaceutical lab services, corporate functions, and healthcare delivery.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to launch your career and create real impact for patients worldwide. #FutureofLabcorp

Labcorp Diagnostics is looking for an intern for the summer of 2026 internship program focused on back-end software development.

The intern will work embedded in the software development team to design, develop, review, test, deploy, configure new features or maintain existing solutions for the Contact Center platform or related services.

Internship Assignment Summary:

• Design and develop applications, features and fixes under assigned mentorship
• Work in back-end development using Java mainly, but also Python or JavaScript with NodeJS
• Implement solutions that interact with NoSQL or relational databases
• Integrate with queues, streams, events and file systems
• Configure resources in AWS cloud using Terraform or command line interfaces.
• Collaborate with business analysis, quality assurance, project management team members for the analysis, review, deploy and track assigned tasks
• Elicit and act upon feedback from code and design reviews
• Gain understanding of software development lifecycles and processes used at Labcorp for design, develop, build, deploy and monitor

Education/Qualifications/Skills:

• Current enrolment in 2nd or higher year of Bachelor’s program in Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other equivalent
• Knowledge of software development using J