***This position will sit onsite in either Madison, WI or Dallas, TX. Candidates must reside in or near either of these locations***

Location: Office based, in Dallas, TX or Madison, WI

Duration: Internship: 2 or 2 and half months

Start Date: May or June 2026

KICKSTART YOUR CAREER IN HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES

At Fortrea, we believe early talent is the heartbeat of innovation. Our Early Careers program is more than just an internship: it’s a launchpad for your future.

As an industrial placement student, you’ll join a global team where curiosity, motivation, and fresh ideas are celebrated. You’ll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and see firsthand how clinical research and healthcare innovation change lives.

We don’t expect you to know it all. What matters most is your potential, your drive to learn, and your willingness to grow. With hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured development, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence to succeed.

Your journey to pioneering tomorrow’s breakthroughs starts here.

WHAT YOU´LL DO
 

During your your internship, you’ll work within our Clinical Operations Team. This gives you a comprehensive understanding of how life-saving medicines begin their journey:

WHY CHOOSE A PLACEMENT WITH FORTREA?

You’ll gain more than just work experience. You’ll receive a wealth of knowledge, and career guidance. Our internship is designed to develop your skills, broaden your understanding of clinical research, and prepare you for the next steps in your career.

Program Highlights:

• Learning Workshops: Access to training sessions and leadership talks.

• Networking: Join Employee Resource Groups, panel discussions, and informal group ‘coffee chats’.

• Real-World Experience: Contribute to ongoing studies and develop professional skills that matter.

WHO WE´RE LOOKING FOR
 

• You must be a current university student, working towards an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business or Social Media

• You should be in the beginning of your junior or senior year.

• Experience managing multiple projects in an academic or professional setting is an advantage.

• Strong preference for students who possess any of the following skill sets: Customer Service, AI Platforms, and Design Programs (Canva, InDesign, Adobe).

• Strong planning, multi-tasking and prioritization skills

• Ability to work to deadlines and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment

• Confident MS Office (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook) skills

• Clear teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.

• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.

• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

• Regular and consistent attendance.

• Varied hours may be required.

WHY THIS PLACEMENT MATTERS

Joining Fortrea’s University Placement Program is a unique opportunity to gain practical skills, learn how global clinical research works, and build a professional network that will support your future career. You’ll be part of a team improving healthcare for patients worldwide.

APPLY TODAY

Take the next step in your life science career. Apply now to join Fortrea´s 2026 University Industrial Placement Program and start building your future with us.

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