Project Analyst Intern

Job Title: Project Analyst Intern, great opportunity to get foot in the door with a great company. Micro knowledge and experience preferred.

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

22-40 hours a week, open to someone part time or wanting to pick up more hours. Need flexibility!

Job Description

The Project Analyst Intern supports laboratory operations by ensuring accurate and timely reporting of analytical data while maintaining strong communication between laboratory and technical teams. This role plays a critical part in preparing and validating reports, safeguarding data integrity, and supporting overall laboratory quality and efficiency. The intern works under the guidance of the Technical Director, follows established policies and standard operating procedures, and contributes to a safe, organized, and professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of analytical test data to support high-quality testing services and client satisfaction.
• Act as a liaison between laboratory and technical staff to ensure clear, consistent communication of test data, troubleshooting information, and service updates.
• Assist in drafting, preparing, and reviewing preliminary results, partial results, and final reports to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with testing requests.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute new report submissions, revisions such as rechecks and preliminaries, and final deliverables in accordance with internal standards.
• Manage and track preliminary results and final reports to maintain consistency and completeness.
• Evaluate and validate test results using appropriate mathematical conversions, calculations, and logic checks to ensure data integrity.
• Provide technical support for reporting-related inquiries and collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and questions.
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of communications and reporting activities using approved templates, logs, and systems.
• Monitor and maintain the reporting queue to ensure turnaround targets, priorities, and service-level expectations are met.
• Assist office staff with data entry and validation tasks related to internal and sister laboratory results to support accurate and timely processing.
• Support internal quality initiatives by following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintaining compliance with company guidelines and laboratory standards.
• Ensure proprietary methods and confidential data are protected in line with company policy and quality assurance standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe working conditions and model collaborative, professional behavior in the workplace.
• Promote and represent the company with integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to customer service.
• Stay informed of industry trends, internal updates, and technical guidance as directed by the Technical Director.
• Operate computers and use word-processing, spreadsheet, and data gathering software to support reporting and documentation activities.
• Support additional projects and tasks as assigned to meet business needs and contribute to laboratory and reporting efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the broader laboratory and technical team.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a science-related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in a laboratory or related environment.
• Knowledge of advanced principles of microbiology.
• Experience with technical writing and documentation, preferably in a scientific or laboratory context.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in data validation, calculations, and report review.
• Ability to operate a computer and use word-processing, spreadsheet, and data gathering software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with laboratory, technical, and office staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple reports, queues, and priorities.
• Ability to perform mathematical conversions and logic checks to validate test results.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain compliance with quality and company guidelines.
• Willingness and ability to adjust work schedule based on business needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical writing experience is preferred and considered a strong asset.
• Exposure to microbiology principles is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment or with laboratory data systems is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to document and track activities using templates, logs, or similar tools.
• Ability to support internal quality initiatives and audits by maintaining accurate records and following established procedures.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain data, findings, and discrepancies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary methods and sensitive data.
• Comfort working in a structured environment with defined standards, guidelines, and performance expectations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fresno, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fresno,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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