Quality Control Intern

Role Description

The Intern will have a rotation through the following departments – Virology, Bacteriology/Immunology, Microbiology/Chem, and administrative activities.Assist with transferring a comprehensive and complete inventory of all critical reagents used in Virology and Bacteriology and create pivot tables, formulations, and diagnostics feature.

Working Hours:

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Position Responsibilities

• Scientific Laboratory Experience – Testing of blended vaccines and antigen stocks for potency, extraneous agents, inactivation, identity, and immunogenicity using a variety of biological techniques, such as egg based and tissue/cell culture-based methodology, ELISAs, etc. Maintain testing schedules and prioritization of testing to ensure timely completion of assays to meet the established release dates. 
• Learn about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) by following Standard Methods (SM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), biological testing specifications, and other GMP documentation guidelines. Interpretation and understanding of 9 CFR (USDA), EU and country-specific regulations for animal health biologic vaccines. Completion of test records and system data entry. Basic problem-solving skills and demonstrate trouble-shooting ability and writing laboratory investigations when necessary, utilizing Method 1 and the DMAIC process. Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, instrumentation, and facility.
• Data Analysis - Help with datamining from SAP-ZLIMs and test packets and perform data analysis on Minitab statistical analysis software.  Review stability data for trending and provide memos for annual product review.
• Administrative Activities – Retention and organization of antigen batch test release packets, data pack generation for stability trending and APHIS report submissions. Assist with metrics trending and dashboard creation.
• Project Management – Work collaboratively across all QC departments to contribute to the team’s productivity goals. Create a QC department dashboard for weekly KPI metrics trending and continuous communication updates.

Education and Experience 

• A minimum of 2 years completed in a STEM related degree and a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work within Microsoft Office applications.
• At least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug screen
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be comfortable in working in varying temperatures.
• Must be able to don proper PPE to include Tyvek gown.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.