QC Technician Intern

Genus • Deforest, WI

26d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Ever wondered what happens when science meets perfectionism? At ABS Global, a Genus company, we're looking for a Quality Control Intern who can spot a flaw faster than a cow spots an open gate. If you love precision, lab work, and the thrill of saying "this passes," this internship is your chance to make quality your superpower. This position is in DeForest, WI. The Quality Control Intern has primary accountability for assisting with quality control testing, documentation, and process improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn laboratory techniques and quality standards. This is a 12-week summer internship. The position is onsite and may require occasional work outside of normal business hours. The hourly compensation range for this position is $18 - $21 USD. The compensation provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an associate or bachelor's degree in biology, Biotechnology, Animal Science, or related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Available for 12 weeks during the summer.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Background knowledge of cellular and molecular biology.
• Experience with DNA isolation and PCR.
• Familiarity with plating samples for bacterial analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support daily, weekly, and monthly quality control testing, inspections, and procedures using routine assays.
• Record and update all documentation and results in a timely fashion for each assay in the appropriate format.
• Maintain Quality Control record logs and spreadsheets of necessary data.
• Assist with weekly maintenance of Quality Control equipment to ensure proper fabrication of IntelliGen product.
• Report any quality errors or issues related to product information from R&D, production, or results to Quality Assurance.
• Support root cause investigations to identify and rectify sources of non-compliant products.
• Assist with writing and editing SOPs, guides, and manuals.
• Participate in validation efforts, including additional testing and training of new individuals as needed.
• Maintain and track consumable and reagent inventories to ensure timely processing of data.
• Uphold the Genus core values, mission and vision.
• Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Internships at Genus are not eligible for benefits. However, we offer paid internships with competitive compensation.
• Permanent roles at Genus come with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and ETO (employee time off).
• Interns who excel in their roles are often considered for permanent positions after their internship.
• Relocation stipend and Housing recommendations available if needed!
• Two all-expenses paid trips to company headquarters (Madison, WI area) for North American Internship program engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees