Assistant Laboratory Technician Intern

This is an Unpaid internship.

The R&D Assistant Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing support to the Research and Development (R&D) department by assisting with a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. These procedures include but are not limited to gathering and preparing samples and substances for analysis; maintaining laboratory inventory; handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances; collecting and analyzing data; and reporting findings to a Laboratory Technician or the Laboratory Manager. The R&D Assistant Lab Tech will work with potentially hazardous materials such as pathogens or chemicals and is welltrained to maintain safe laboratory conditions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Gather and prepare samples and substances for laboratory testing and analysis
2. Maintain laboratory inventory of samples reagents and other related laboratory supplies
3. Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment
4. Assist with maintenance and operation of sophisticated laboratory equipment
5. Assist with experiments using sound scientific methods to verify/reject various types of hypotheses
6. Under supervision assist with running both manual and automated assays (ELISA Western Blot and others) to produce reliable and precise data
7. Clearly document work including procedures observations and results
8. Effectively communicate results of experiments and/or assays to others
9. Perform weekly and monthly maintenance and cleaning of various laboratory equipment and lab spaces

NonEssential Duties & Responsibilities

1. When time permits provide assistance to Validation Specialists and aide in the kit assembly process

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Biological Science Chemistry or coursework in a related field required
• Previous work experience in a lab
• Previous ELISA and/or Western Blot testing experience preferred

Computer Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook. 
• Internet Explorer Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
• Must be willing and able to learn other software programs as needed

Knowledge Skills and Other Abilities

1. General Laboratory knowledge (use of equipment; pipetting; personal safety general lab practices)
2. Must have strong attention to detail
3. Must be able to work both autonomously and as a member of a team
4. Ability to comprehend scientific materials and instructions
5. Preferred understanding of statistical methods and probability
6. Must be able to effectively communicate results with team members
7. Ability to record data make computations and analyze results
8. Must be able and willing to adhere to corporation personnel policies and practices including attendance and punctuality requirements.

Certificate and Licenses

• Must maintain a valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Math Ability

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as basic algebra volume probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. May need to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents logarithms and quadratic equations. Must be able to determine test reliability and validity analysis of variance and correlation techniques.

Language Ability

Must have the ability to perform all the following in English:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as short correspondence memos safety rules operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in oneonone situations

Equipment

• General Laboratory Equipment (pipettes scientific balances volumetric glassware etc.)
• Incubators shakers 96well plate readers laboratory freezers and refrigerators
• Gold Standard Diagnostics proprietary equipment
• Computers printers and faxes

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will regularly be required to stand for long periods of time; sit; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl and may be required to lift to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision ability to adjust focus and ability to see color.

In this position the employee will be required to work in a team environment where the noise level is usually moderate. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts blood borne pathogens and human serum. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold (nonweather). The employee will be required to handle human specimens (whole blood serum plasma urine etc.) and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Additional Information :

Compensation:

• Unpaid internship

Schedule:

• MondayFriday flex

Eurofins USA In Vitro Diagnostics Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern