Laboratory Intern

The Position:

The schedule is Mon - Fri, 8 AM- 4:30 PM.  This is a 3 month summer internship.

Location: San Diego (Onsite)

Pay: $20/hr

The Laboratory Intern functions as a laboratory support team member. The main duties and responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed, certified, or senior- level individual, as mandated by local regulations.
• Maintain flexibility, and work as a team player
• Assist in room and equipment maintenance in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures
• Prepare labware and help with stocking of laboratory supplies and reagents
• Assist with sample intake.
• Archive samples by following the specimen storage and retention policies
• Create aliquots of reagents as needed using the appropriate lab equipment according to established protocols.
• Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems
• Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations
• Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service
• Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned

 

Who You Are:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Exercise good judgment
• Excellent teamwork and collaborations skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Aptitude and interest in laboratory work and orderliness

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs
• Repetitive movement of fingers (typing and/or writing)
• Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping, and moving about
• Exposure to general office and laboratory environment conditions
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

 

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