Quality Control Lab Intern

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Intern’s main task is to Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical properties of designated products or materials for quality control purposes by performing the following duties:

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• An intern will spend at least half of his/her daily hours on sample management, mainly disposing expired samples into appropriate waste containers.
• Test some basic physical properties of samples such as density/specific gravity, pH, moisture, flash point, viscosity, wet titration, and so on.
• Run calibration of pH meters and balances.
• Under supervision, run some other special tests.
• Understand how to use different types of balances, ovens, pipettes, and wet chemistries.
• Possibly operate analytical instrumentation such as FTIR, IC, and/or GC.
• Perform some special assignments from lab supervisor or manager.
• Cleans and sterilizes lab equipment. Assists in everyday laboratory housekeeping requirements.
• Exhibits and practices the Third Coast Way fundamental behaviors.
  
  

Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 semesters of college Chemistry course work with a “B ” average required
• A valid driver’s license required
  
  

Skills and Competencies:

• Detail oriented with excellent organization skills.
• Proficient in working with Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work within a team or independently as required
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills are required
• Professional and courteous behavior
• Must follow all the company rules and policies.
• Must provide class schedule 2 weeks before school starts, once work days are established stay committed to the schedule, need one week notice before timeoff requests, be prompt, professional, and helpful.
• Intern is required to work at least one semester, with a 12 month max.
• Must work a minimum of 15 hours per week, with a 30 hour max.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Safety rules, standard operating procedures, and industry methods (English).
• Ability to do mathematics related to laboratory methodology calculations, including a scientific calculator. (Calculations include wt. % to ppm, dilution factors, and other unit conversions).
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in a laboratory setting. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• 100% Office Setting, the physical demands required are to walk, sit, stand, talk, hear, smell, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift items.
• Vision requirements include close and far vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, will be required to wear safety eye protection.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts exposed to fumes, and other chemicals which will require specific PPE and safety precautions.