Quality Laboratory Intern Chemist

Details:

• Paid Internship
• 40 hours per week
• Interns typically start employment mid-May and complete their internship in July/August.

This role is 100% on site in our Lancaster, SC Headquarters office. 

Summary of the Position: The QLIC reports to Quality Laboratory Management. The QLIC will provide overall support to the laboratory with either testing, sample preparation, compiling and trending data and/or assist with general projects as needed while working in a safe work environment. This position requires the ability to manage time efficiently, willingness and ability to learn new laboratory processes and techniques to support assigned work.   

Roles and Responsibilities:

Testing:

· The QLIC will assist with laboratory testing, sample preparation, and general laboratory assignments as needed.   

· Support method optimization and method development activities following standard operating procedures, engineering studies, test methods and/or protocols.

· Collect, record, and analyze test data to support technical conclusions, technical reports, test summaries and presentations.

· Help to maintain laboratory equipment, lab organization and documentation.

Teamwork:

· The QLIC shall be flexible to changes with testing responsibilities and adapt to laboratory improvements implemented from management and/or teammates. 

Safety Requirements:

· Must have a Safety-First mindset and be aware of surroundings while working in the laboratory.

· Maintains a safe work environment and will ensure that all equipment used in testing procedures are calibrated and properly maintained.

General Responsibilities:

· Train on the operation of the following instrumentation but not limited to: Laboratory Balances, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Automated Titrators, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Polarimeter, Dissolution and Disintegration Instrumentation. The operation of additional instrumentation and the need to train on new laboratory test methods when required. 

· Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.

· Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.

· Regular attendance is required. 

· Attention to detail and some process analytical skills necessary.

· Regularly required to stand and bend

· Ability to climb up and down stairs

· Must be able to use hands and arms to lift and reach 

· Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours

· Ability to lift, pull and push a minimum of 50 pounds

· Ability to use both arms to push, pull or lift.

· Ability to bend and squat

· Requires the ability to use fractions, decimals, and commercial arithmetic as well as a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check and drug screen (subject to applicable law).   

Minimum Requirements: Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and preferably attending school in senior year and/or last semester of degree. Effective interpersonal, self-motivation skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel are required.
Education and Experience: The chemistry degree should target the following concentrations: Biochemistry or General Chemistry. Preferably with a previous internship, research, or technical project experience. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, testing methods, or data analysis for chemistry techniques and the operation of laboratory instrumentation including titrations, gravimetric methods, Gas Chromatography (GC) and/or Liquid Chromatography (LC).
Supervisory Responsibilities:  None