TAMKO Building Products LLC is seeking a Microbiology Intern at our Downtown Operations office in Joplin, Missouri. The Intern will work within Research and Development team to develop a robust testing protocol to measure and analyze bacterial growth as influenced by various environmental factors including bacterial type, water quality, temperature, and pH.

Summary of essential job functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.

• Design and conduct experiments to measure bacterial growth in different settings.
• Monitor and record the impact of water quality, temperature, and pH on the rate and type of bacterial growth.
• Analyze data using statistical tools to understand trends and patterns in bacterial growth.
• Present findings to the research team, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines in the laboratory and plant environment.
• Collaborate with the glass mat Plants, Principal Scientist and Material Science Engineer to ensure the integration of microbiological findings with glass manufacturing processes. This person will report to the Principal Scientist.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Enrolled in classes toward a bachelor’s degree in a Microbiology or a related field.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills - Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods; must be able to operate a computer and other forms of office technology; must be able to effectively communicate.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and occasionally moderate.

This job description is subject to change at any time.