Laboratory Operations Intern

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Base Compensation Range: $22 / hour

Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for initiating and completing testing related to the manufacture of production BIs to enhance current understanding of products and to support continuous improvement initiatives. All work must be performed using company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) following GMP and industry standards

Duties/Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Model personal Lean Philosophy 5S behaviors in creating a continuously improving, clean, well-organized and self-maintaining work environment. Work closely with team members and others to motivate and improve 5S knowledge and implementation.
• Follow a continuous improvement approach for team accountability for achieving high performance SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Morale) targets through a visual work environment.
• Complies with company ethics, code of conduct, policies, and best practices, with a commitment to safety in the workplace, valuing of diversity, and promotion of a harassment-free environment.
• Operation of manufacturing and release testing equipment for Biological Indicators.
• Own and drive project(s) for continuous improvement within the Mesa manufacturing facility.
• Collaborate and work efficiently with groups including but not limited to R&D, quality, production, external vendors or customers, etc.
• Comply with company ethics, code of conduct, policies, and best practices, with a commitment to safety in the workplace, valuing of diversity, and promotion of a harassment-free environment.
• Ability to follow testing protocols and design SOPs which may include editing and creation of experimental testing protocols when necessary.
• Organize and prioritize workload effectively.
• Exhibit excellent documentation practices.
• Analyze data and communicate technical information to internal teams in the form of oral and written correspondence, presentations, and reports.
• Comply with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Application of the Mesa Labs Quality Policy and actively monitor quality of outcomes in the performance of all assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Experience/Education

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The categories listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in biology, microbiology, biological engineering, chemical engineering or a related field.
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Student must be a quick learner who is able to work as part of a team, but is also driven and capable of working independently.
• Any experience with GMP, sterilization, endospores, is nice to have, but not necessary.

Physical Demands

Accommodations may be made with regards to the essential functions and physical demands of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. An enthusiastic, positive attitude is highly encouraged and conducive to a productive successful atmosphere

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.