What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Intern position at Alcami Corporation?
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Job Summary
The Alcami Intern will complete company onboarding activities and provide feedback to ensure our onboarding program is efficient and engaging. The Laboratory Intern will develop their skills across multiple industry areas (e.g. microbiology testing, chemistry testing, method establishment, etc.) and increase their knowledge of CDMO regulations and activities while working in a world-class pharmaceutical environment.
The Alcami Intern Program is a minimum 10-week paid program. Alcami interns are provided hands-on work experience building upon knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Interns work side-by-side industry leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment who are passionate about being part of a team developing life-saving drugs around the world. The program concludes with individual presentations to Alcami leaders.
On-Site Expectations
- 100% on-site position.
- 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
Responsibilities
- The intern will complete all onboarding activities and provide feedback for process improvements.
- The intern will be trained on proper techniques and documentation in a GMP environment. Techniques will depend on the group and area.
- Interns will be trained on safety and quality expectations, and are expected to maintain safety and quality standards, and report safety observations according to company policy.
- Upon completion of the internship, incumbents will conduct individual presentations to Alcami leaders.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a 4-year college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the internship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Good verbal and written communication and documentation skills required.
- Strong detail orientation and organizational skills required.
- Good problem-solving and basic trouble-shooting ability required.
- Willingness to collaborate with other team members.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Follows all safety policies and leads by example a safety-first culture.
- Produces high quality work products with a focus on first time right.
- Complies with the company code of conduct, policies, and regulatory standards.
Travel Expectations
- No travel expectations.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock, burn hazards and microbial contamination. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for specific job duties to be performed. Such personal protective equipment may include, but not limited to safety eyewear, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, full protective body coverings, various types of gloves, etc.
