Microbiology Laboratory Internship

About the Role

This is a Microbiology Laboratory Internship position, focusing on learning vital skills and assisting in the Microbiology Department's day-to-day testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn day-to-day operations of the Microbiology Laboratory and assist Microbiologists in daily testing activities, including biological indicator testing, total plate count, and coliform testing.
• Prepare basic microbiological medium and prepare poured plates for use in testing.
• Perform environmental monitoring testing in various packaging environments using various testing equipment.
• Understand technical writing requirements for working in a Laboratory/GMP environment.
• Assist in daily Laboratory activities such as washing dishes, operating the dishwasher, putting away supplies/reagents, and operation of the autoclave.
• Adhere to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Working toward a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• College Level Math Skills.
• Advanced Computer Skills: Ability to perform complex computer tasks and operate various computer programs.
• Full Professional Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.
• High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is limited standardization. Ability to interpret various instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively present information to various people.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Ability to display original thinking and creativity.
• Ability to hold oneself in a professional manner.

The internship involves significant movement, operation of equipment, and communication, with the potential to move and/or transport up to 25 pounds.