scientist intern

Analyzes biological or chemical samples and/or develops/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing.
• Maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
• Independently sets-up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment.
• Performs quality control review of data.
• Informs Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect integrity of the data; participates in corrective action of problems.
• Promotes a cohesive team environment.
• Assists in setting up and performing method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices.
• Makes suggestions for modifications in test methods or procedures.
• Assist in logging in and keeping track of standards, matrix, special reagents and study samples. Performs a variety of sample accession responsibilities in compliance with appropriate SOP’s and regulatory guidelines, in support of departmental operations.
• Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work.
• Ability to serve as lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff, with supervision.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Trains and assists less experienced staff.
• Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.
• Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Assists in writing reports, methods, protocols and SOPs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Principal Contacts

• Internal: Interacts with operational personnel, scientific personnel and department management.
• External: Contact with external clients with guidance from scientific or management staff regarding experiment design and outcome. May contact vendors regarding troubleshooting and setup of equipment over the phone or on site.

Travel Requirements:

Language Skills Required:

• Speaking:               Yes - English
• Writing/Reading:    Yes – English

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