Microbiology Laboratory Internship

PCI Pharma Services•Rockford, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Requirements

Working toward Bachelor's Degree in related field.
College Level Math Skills
Advanced Computer Skills: Ability to perform the most complex computer tasks and operate various computer programs.
Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is only limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.
Ability to work independently and/or part of a team.
Ability to display original thinking and creativity.
Ability to hold oneself in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

Learn day-to-day operations of the Microbiology Laboratory and assist Microbiologists in daily testing activities (biological indicator, total plate count, coliform testing, etc).
Preparation of basic microbiological medium to be used in testing in addition to preparing poured plates for the Microbiologists to be used in testing.
Perform environmental monitoring testing in various packaging environments with various testing equipment.
Understanding technical writing requirements for working in a Laboratory/GMP environment.
Assist in the day-to-day Laboratory activities such as washing dishes, operating the dishwasher, putting away supplies/reagents, operation of the autoclave, etc.
Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules.
Attendance to work is an essential function of this position
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.