Intern, Quality Control
About The Position
ProFarm is seeking an Intern to join its Quality Control group. The intern will support scientists with bioassays and quality-control release testing of materials, and produce accurate, concise, and complete test records. The role calls for basic biological knowledge and familiarity with general laboratory equipment and practices. The position operates in indoor office, laboratory, greenhouse, and production settings. It includes routine laboratory and greenhouse work, documentation, and support for other laboratory functions as needed. No travel is required. A pre-employment background check is required.
Requirements
- Coursework in a biological discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Basic knowledge of biology and familiarity with general laboratory equipment and practices.
- Manual dexterity and sufficient vision to handle and perceive attributes of test material.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
- Ability to work amid frequent interruptions and changing workload priorities, and to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, regulations, and laboratory procedures; write documents and report data; and present information and respond to questions from managers and peers.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts including area, length, and volume, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and statistical functions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with graphs, formulas, and scientific equations.
- Intermediate personal computer skills, including email, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.
- Good organizational and record-keeping skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously under stringent deadlines.
- Use applicable personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, lab coats, and respirators, when required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hands-on laboratory experience.
- Exposure to aseptic technique.
Responsibilities
- Perform raw material and finished product testing and ensure appropriate, complete documentation.
- Assist scientists with bioassays, maintaining plant cultures, and plant propagation.
- Prepare various types of media and laboratory reagents.
- Package and store applicable product retains.
- Perform basic laboratory and greenhouse maintenance and cleaning.
- Maintain test stations.
- Remain aware of Quality Control and manufacturing policies, safety concerns, and environmental conditions that can affect product quality.
- Comply with applicable quality systems procedures.
- Support other laboratory functions as required.
- Follow safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report unsafe activities to the appropriate supervisor.
- Participate in efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
