- Office in Philadelphia
The Intern will be responsible for assisting with QC testing of in-process samples and finished products and assist with some quality assurance documentation functions.
Primary Duties:
- Work under the supervision of senior Quality Control Technicians to perform QC testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products, and ensure only compliant and quality products are released to our customers.
- Report nonconforming results to senior lab personnel and Quality Manager, and assist with any follow-up investigations.
- Complete QC testing data entry, document QC results, generate reports and finalize batch records.
- Maintain consumables including restocking as necessary and maintenance of samples required in the QC lab to perform QC testing.
- Assist QA functions as needed with maintenance of internal and external documents, and controlled documentation.
- Maintains thorough understanding of all specifications, requirements, and procedures and provides input regarding the continuous improvement of each.
Minimum Training, Education & Experience:
- Must be an active higher-education student.
- Preferred Majors: Biomed.; Biomedical Engineering, Health. Sci.; Nutrition & Foods, Prof. Stud.; Culinary Arts & Sciences, Prof. Stud.; Culinary Science, Arts & Sci.; Biological Sciences, Arts & Sci.; Chemistry
- Beginner - Limited or no previous work experience/first Co-op
- Intermediate - Some related work or volunteer experience/second Co-op
- Advanced - Previous related work experience/final Co-op
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Able to work in a dynamic, multi-tasking and cross-functional environment
- Must be able to perform basic microbiological/chemical functions like micro-pipetting, etc.
- Team-oriented and pro-active attitude; ability to communicate and interact effectively with management as well as lab personnel.
- Good organizational skills with keen attention to details.
- Ability to exercise good judgment within defined procedures and to recognize deviation from accepted practices
- Good computer skills, including; MS Word and Excel
- Good oral and written communication skills in English.
