Chemistry Lab Intern

at PCI Pharma Services in Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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Position Title: Chemistry Laboratory Intern

Location: Assembly Drive. Rockford, IL 61109

Department: Lab

Shift: 1st

Reporting To: Director, Laboratory

Responsible For (Staff): None

Brief Project Description: The Laboratory will have an intern to learn vital skills and assist the Analytical Chemistry Department in day-to-day testing. This may include Appearance testing, FTIR testing, Laboratory Balance Operation, UV-VIS operation and training on the HPLC equipment. In addition, this intern will also have responsibilities in the Analytical Chemistry Department typing existing methods for a legacy PCI customer that does not have their methods converted into PCI format. It is estimated that there are 200+ methods to convert. This is a first shift, M-F position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Learn day to day operations of the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (perform various testing, daily/weekly verifications) Assist Chemists in daily testing activities (Preparation of media/solutions, shadowing on various chemical analysis) Assist the Laboratory Assistant with day to day Laboratory activities such as washing dishes, operating the dishwasher, putting away supplies/reagents, etc. Convert existing analytical chemistry methods into PCI format to aid Laboratory in streamlining testing procedures per customer Understanding technical writing requirements for working in a Laboratory/GMP environment. Attendance to work is an essential function of this position

Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Special Demands:

+ Stationary Position: None

+ Move, Traverse: 3/4 of the day and up.

+ Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: 3/4 of the day and up.

+ Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: 3/4 of the day and up.

+ Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: 3/4 of the day and up.

+ Position self (to) or Move (about or to): 3/4 of the day and up.

+ Communicate or exchange information: 3/4 of the day and up.

+ Detect, distinguish, or determine: 3/4 of the day and up.

On an average day, the individual can expect to move and/or transport up to 25 pounds between 1/2 and 3/4 of the day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required :

+ 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.

Preferred :

+ 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future (https://pci.com/)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled