Chemistry Analyst Intern

About the Role

As a Chemistry Analyst Intern at Sumitomo Biorational, you will gain exposure to various Quality Control test methods for product release. You will be assigned projects focusing on a specific area within the Chemistry lab, requiring you to write a project charter, applicable protocols and procedures, and deliver a final presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
• Perform chemical testing using analytical instrumentation including HPLC, ICP-OES, CE-SDS, and various physical properties tests.
• Troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation and administering simple repairs as needed.
• Completion of bench records and data entry.
• Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Preparation of standards and stock solutions.
• Maintenance of test methods and test procedures.
• Data Entry within Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Conduct and/or assist with laboratory investigations and deviations.
• Adhere to testing schedules to accomplish a high volume of critical work without compromising the integrity of the results while meeting the scheduling needs of manufacturing.
• Exposure to current good manufacturing practices (GMP).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)
• Capillary Electrophoresis-Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (CE-SDS)
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Majoring in Chemistry or a closely related field desired.
• Good written and verbal communication required.
• Ability to write, comprehend, and understand written scientific procedures.
• Flexibility to work some limited off-shift and weekend hours.