Quality Control Intern job in Greenville at dionex | Lensa

Dionex embodies passion for the science of chromatography, delivers power in the technologies behind our products, and productivity for the industries that shape the world. We pursue a strategy of diversity in our products, markets, and geographic locations, leveraging our technologies to ensure consistent progress. Our technological strength and leadership are rooted in our customer focus. Dionex was founded to help chemists automate and eliminate repetitive, time-consuming tasks. Solutions are at the heart of everything we do.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Quality Control Intern will assist in routine analyses in a chemistry environment by following standard practices. The intern will also assist the QC Supervisor in maintaining the established systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Scientist while they conduct routine chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, packaging components, finished products, microbiological, and stability samples by internally developed and compendial test methods.
• Assists in daily instrument calibrations and verifications as required.
• Assists in preparing regulatory documents and other communications with outside agencies, clients, and/or colleagues from other corporate sites.
• Contributes to writing of SOPs if needed.
• Cleans and organizes work area, instrumentation, and testing materials. Cleans HPLC and dissolution systems after use.
• Performs all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines. Maintains the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.
• Assists the department with any other duties as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor s degree program in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry or related field is preferred.

Minimum education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. Individuals with experience in a cGMP laboratory environment with effective communication and reasoning skills are preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software and Word Processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Able to obtain DEA registration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, stoop, kneel, crawl, or crouch, and talk/hear/listen (communicate with others). The employee may occasionally be required to push/pull/lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a chemistry lab and the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses with side shields, and protective gloves will all be provided.