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Quest Diagnostics

Summer Intern

Lenexa, KS · On-site

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Summer Lab Internship - Lenexa, KS, Monday - Friday 10pm - 6:30am with rotating weekends *This is a ... professor may be requested About the Team Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and ...

University of Hawaii

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Honolulu, HI · On-site

Professor (Botany) Position Number: 0084189 Hiring Unit: College of Natural Sciences - School of ... Commensurate with qualifications and experience Monthly Type: 9-Month plus one month summer salary ...

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... Teaching Professor appointment with expertise in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and related ... Work expectations for the position include fall, spring, and summer duties, with time for ...

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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for professor summer in the United States is $114,792.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Professor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Professor, you need an advanced degree (usually a Ph.D.), expertise in your academic discipline, and a proven record of research and teaching. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard), research software, and relevant academic certifications is often required. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help professors engage students and contribute to their academic community. These skills are critical for effective teaching, research productivity, and fostering a positive learning environment.

What are Professor Summer?

Professor Summer typically refers to professors who teach or conduct research during the summer term at a university or college. These professors may offer specialized courses, lead summer research projects, or participate in academic workshops. The summer session often provides opportunities for students to accelerate their studies or explore topics not offered during the regular academic year. Professors teaching in the summer may have different responsibilities or schedules compared to the regular academic year.

What opportunities for professional development and research collaboration are typically available to professors during the summer term?

During the summer term, professors often have more flexibility in their schedules, which can open up opportunities for professional development and research collaboration. Many universities offer summer research grants, workshops, and interdisciplinary projects that allow professors to advance their own research or work with colleagues from other departments. It's also common for professors to attend academic conferences or participate in curriculum development during this period. Engaging in these activities can enhance both teaching effectiveness and career growth.

What is the difference between Professor Summer vs Lecturer?

AspectProfessor SummerLecturer
Required CredentialsDoctorate degree, research experienceMaster's or Doctorate, teaching credentials often preferred
Work EnvironmentUniversity faculty, research, teachingUniversity or college classrooms, sometimes part-time
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, research universitiesUniversities, colleges, often contract or adjunct roles

Professor Summer typically holds a doctorate and engages in research and teaching during summer sessions at universities. Lecturers usually have similar academic credentials but focus primarily on teaching, often in part-time or adjunct roles. Both roles are common in higher education, but Professor Summer often involves research responsibilities alongside teaching.

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Infographic showing various Professor Summer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 10% Full Time, 76% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,792 per year, or $55.2 per hour.
Summer Intern

Summer Intern

Quest Diagnostics

Lenexa, KS • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 103 rated laboratories

Job description


Summer Lab Internship - Lenexa, KS, Monday - Friday 10pm - 6:30am with rotating weekends
*This is a temporary summer internship
Pay range: $18.00+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
The Summer Lab Internship Program at Quest Diagnostics offers students the opportunity to gain experience in the clinical and toxicology laboratory environments while working at the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, services, and information that patients and doctors rely on to make better healthcare decisions. Summer Lab Interns work with whole laboratory specimens to perform a wide range of tests ranging from simple to complex, applying a combination of manual lab procedures/ technique
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
  • Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting
  • Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities
  • Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing
  • Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
  • Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Qualifications
Program Eligibility & Qualifications:
To be eligible to participate in the Summer Lab Internship Program, students must meet the following qualifications by the start date of the program:
Completed Sophomore or Junior year in a four-year baccalaureate program in medical laboratory science, chemistry, human biology, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular genetics or another human biomedical science-related field
A minimum of a 3.0 or better overall from an accredited institution
Completed course work in the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Math
Required documentation to upload when applying:
Resume
Cover Letter, including the reason for applying and what the candidate is expecting to learn from the internship
Transcripts from Registrar's office
A Reference Letter from a college professor may be requested
About the Team
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

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