Media Preparation Continuous Improvement Intern
About The Position
The Media Preparation Plant Tissue Culture Intern will support the Tissue Culture Lab by focusing on media preparation operations, consumables tracking, documentation accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is designed to improve visibility, consistency, and efficiency within the media prep function, which is critical to successful tissue culture production. The intern will assist with tracking media components and consumables, organizing inventory records, standardizing documentation, and identifying opportunities to improve workflows, reduce waste, and enhance readiness for production cycles. Working closely with media prep technicians, lab supervisors, and inventory teams, the intern will gain hands on experience in plant tissue culture support operations, laboratory documentation systems, and operational excellence practices within a production lab environment. This internship is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in lab operations, quality systems, inventory management, and continuous improvement within biotechnology or plant science settings.
Requirements
- Must be a recent graduate (within the last 1-2 years).
- Degree focus in one or more of the following areas: Chemistry, Biology, Plant Science, Biotechnology, Horticulture, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Operations Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Mathematics
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with inventory systems or databases is a plus.
- Attention to detail with the ability to follow and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Comfortable working in a laboratory production environment (training provided).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a time sensitive setting.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross functionally.
- Interest in lab operations, media preparation, quality systems, or continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Track media preparation consumables, vessels, and supplies to support production planning and media orders fulfillment.
- Assist with maintaining accurate inventory records, usage logs, and replenishing documentation for media components.
- Support verification of media preparation batches against SOPs, recipes, and production schedules.
- Help standardize, organize, and digitize media prep documentation, including batch records, logs, and checklists.
- Participate in audits of documentation completeness and accuracy, identifying gaps or inconsistencies.
- Analyze media usage trends and provide data summaries to support forecasting and waste reduction efforts.
- Collaborate with media prep technicians, lab operations, and inventory teams to ensure alignment and availability of materials.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement in media preparation workflows, storage, labeling, and tracking.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, accuracy, and operational reliability.
- Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant media preparation workspace.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
