Microbiology Laboratory Internship

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The Laboratory will have an intern to learn vital skills and assist in the Microbiology Department in day-to-day testing. This testing will include biological indicator testing, preparation of basic microbiology medium(s), collection of environmental monitoring samples from various packaging environments and water testing (total plate count and coliforms). The Microbiology Laboratory intern will work in conjunction with the Senior Microbiologist and Microbiologist to assist in the daily operations of the Microbiology Laboratory. This is a first shift, M-F position with flexible work hours available.

The objectives of this project are to:

• Learn day to day operations of the Microbiology Laboratory and assist Microbiologists in daily testing activities (biological indicator, total plate count, coliform testing, etc).
• Preparation of basic microbiological medium to be used in testing in addition to preparing poured plates for the Microbiologists to be used in testing.
• Perform environmental monitoring testing in various packaging environments with various testing equipment.
• Understanding technical writing requirements for working in a Laboratory/GMP environment.

Assist in the day to day Laboratory activities such as washing dishes, operating the dishwasher, putting away supplies/reagents, operation of the autoclave, etc.  

The scope of this project includes:

•  Learning daily duties of Microbiology Department and assisting with testing
• Assisting Microbiology Department with day to day Laboratory chores and duties

Learning technical writing requirements for a Laboratory Analyst and requirements for working in a GMP environment.

The success measurements of this project includes:

• Learn and assist with daily Microbiology Laboratory activities

  P&G Water Testing

  Biological Indicator Testing

  Environmental Monitoring (Total Plate Count, Coliforms, Non-Viable Air, etc)

  Daily Laboratory Hygrothermograph

  Basic Media Preparation

  Operating of the Autoclaves

• Assist with daily Laboratory duties/chores

  Retaining data and extra testing samples

  Performing daily Laboratory chores (washing dishes, putting away supplies/reagents, etc.)

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