Intern – AWS PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Postgres
UNITED STATES
October 13, 2026
Part time
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Job Description

Company: Labcorp
Location: Durham, NC
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Internship (Contract / Temporary)
Pay / Compensation: Not Specified (Paid Internship)

About the Role

Supports administration, monitoring, maintenance, performance tuning, provisioning, backup, recovery, patching, and upgrades for AWS Aurora PostgreSQL and on-premises PostgreSQL databases. Assists with troubleshooting, automation scripting, Terraform-based infrastructure, UrbanCode deployment automation, Bitbucket version control, monitoring, alerting, migrations, and cloud modernization projects under senior DBA guidance.

Labcorp is seeking an AWS PostgreSQL Database Administrator Intern to join our Enterprise Infrastructure team located in Durham, NC with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule! Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40hrs per week.

Join Labcorp’s 2027 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.

Internship Details:

  • Duration: 12 weeks, full-time
  • Dates of Internship: May 24, 2027-August 13, 2027
  • Compensation: Paid internship; relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
  • Eligibility: Preferred candidates are rising juniors and seniors (Dec 2027 through June 2029 graduation) who are currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; however, all current students pursuing related studies are encouraged to apply
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of AWS Aurora PostgreSQL and on-premises PostgreSQL databases.
  • Support database performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization activities.
  • Participate in database provisioning, backup, recovery, patching, and upgrade tasks.
  • Assist with troubleshooting database-related issues and resolving incidents under the guidance of senior DBAs.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts for database administration and operational processes.
  • Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to support deployment automation using UrbanCode Deploy (UCD).
  • Work with Bitbucket repositories for source code management, version control, and collaborative development.
  • Assist in implementing database monitoring, alerting, and operational best practices.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Systems.

Apply now to launch your career and create real impact for patients worldwide. #FutureofLabcorp Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.