Lab Information Systems Analyst Intern

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern Analyst to join our Information Technology team, with a focus on Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) used in clinical settings. This internship provides hands-on experience in healthcare IT, supporting systems that facilitate lab testing for both inpatients and patients referred from physician practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day support and troubleshooting of LIS applications and related tools.
• Collaborate with IT, Lab, and Clinical teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and uptime.
• Participate in system testing, validation, and documentation of workflows and configurations.
• Provide Tier 2 ticket triage support using the organization’s IT Service Management (ITSM) platform, escalating issues as needed.
• Gain exposure to clinical workflows, lab operations, and data integration processes.
• Help troubleshoot and monitor interfaces and data exchanges between LIS and downstream systems such as: 
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Billing and coding systems
  • Cancer registries
  • Middleware (e.g., device interfaces, stainers, analyzers)
• Assist in identifying and escalating integration issues, working with vendors and internal teams to resolve them.

Learning Opportunities:

• Understand the role of LIS in clinical diagnostics and patient care.
• Learn about HL7 messaging, interface engines, and healthcare interoperability standards.
• Gain insight into project lifecycle management in a healthcare IT environment.
• Develop skills in technical documentation, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in healthcare technology and clinical systems.
• Basic understanding of databases, networking, or system integration is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time accredited undergraduate or graduate program at a public or private College/University, and be in good academic standing at their institution
• Must be committed to completing the duration of the internship from June 2026- August 2026
• Work 37.5 hours per week and commit to a minimum of 375 hours for the duration of the internship
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills