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How much do internship clinical lab scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship clinical lab scientist in Raleigh, NC is $91,778.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,300.00 and $115,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internship clinical lab scientist?

An Internship Clinical Lab Scientist job provides hands-on training for students or recent graduates in medical laboratory science. Interns work under the supervision of licensed clinical laboratory scientists to perform tests, analyze samples, and ensure accurate diagnostic results. This role helps interns gain practical experience with laboratory equipment, quality control, and data interpretation. The internship is essential for meeting certification and licensing requirements in many regions.

What kind of responsibilities can I expect during an internship clinical lab scientist?

As an intern Clinical Lab Scientist, you'll participate in a variety of laboratory tasks, such as preparing samples, running diagnostic tests, assisting with equipment maintenance, and recording results under the supervision of licensed professionals. You may also learn about quality assurance procedures, safety protocols, and data management within your department. Most internships provide opportunities to observe and collaborate with experienced lab staff, and you’ll often work as part of a team to solve problems and ensure accurate outcomes. These experiences are designed to help you build foundational technical skills and get a real-world understanding of clinical laboratory operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the internship clinical lab scientist position?

To excel as an Internship Clinical Lab Scientist, you typically need a background in biological sciences, familiarity with laboratory procedures, and enrollment in or completion of a related academic program. Hands-on experience with laboratory information systems (LIS), standard operating procedures for equipment like centrifuges and analyzers, and knowledge of quality control protocols are usually expected. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective team communication distinguish outstanding candidates. These competencies ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results while supporting collaboration and learning in a regulated laboratory setting.

What are the most commonly searched types of Clinical Lab Scientist jobs in Raleigh, NC?

The most popular types of Clinical Lab Scientist jobs in Raleigh, NC are:

What cities near Raleigh, NC are hiring for Internship Clinical Lab Scientist jobs?

Cities near Raleigh, NC with the most Internship Clinical Lab Scientist job openings:

Infographic showing various Internship Clinical Lab Scientist job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $91,778 per year, or $44.1 per hour.

$104K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

A Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at this level develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens using manual or automated techniques and require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.
Qualifications:

Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Basic Requirements:

  • United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
    • Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational requirements if they meet either of the following: (1) Foreign transcripts are evaluated by an acceptable evaluation agency, and the degree is found to be equivalent to a NAACLS-approved U.S. clinical laboratory science degree program. OR (2) The applicant submits a letter from ASCP BOC or AMT stating the individual is eligible to take the certification examination. NOTE: Possession of a certification identified in 4c above automatically determines the foreign education as creditable and no further documentation or proof of equivalency is needed.
  • Certification. Candidates must meet one of the certification options below.
    • Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
    • Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
  • Grandfathering Provision. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
  • English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403 (f).
GRADE DETERMINATIONS. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified.
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist, GS-12
  1. Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments.
  2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
    • Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice.
    • Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation.
    • Ability to develop procedures for new tests, and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations.
    • Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section.
    • Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training.
    • Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to a wide variety of individuals including physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff regarding technical aspects of testing, specimen requirements and results.
Preferred Experience: Microbiology experience is preferred.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.This vacancy is above the full performance level.
Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform moderate lifting up to 20 lbs., straight pulling, pushing, reaching above the shoulder, use of fingers and both hands, walking, standing for up to 4 hours, kneeling, repeated bending, use of both arms and legs. Specific visual requirements include use of both eyes, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors and shades of colors, hearing (aids permitted), clear, high cognitive function and emotional stability; ability to read ordinary type without strain.Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER