Lab Analyst Intern
Are you applying to the internship?
Job Description
About Sotera Health:
Sotera Health is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a history spanning nearly 200 years, and industry-recognized scientific and technological expertise, the company ensures the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners worldwide. Employing over 3,000 people across 64 facilities globally, Sotera Health partners with over 5,800 customers in more than 50 countries, including many top medical device and pharmaceutical companies. The company operates through three businesses: Sterigenics®, Nordion®, and Nelson Labs®. Their mission is “Safeguarding Global Health®”.
About Nelson Labs (where the internship is located):
Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Serving over 3,800 customers across 14 facilities internationally, Nelson Labs offers over 800 laboratory tests supporting customers throughout the product lifecycle, from development and validation to regulatory approval and ongoing quality assurance. They are known for collaborating with clients to address complex issues.
Job Description: Lab Analyst Intern
Program Overview: A 12-week internship program running from May 19th to August 8th, focused on training in basic laboratory testing techniques within the medical device testing field.
Responsibilities:
• Learning and Development: The primary focus is hands-on learning through performing laboratory tests under the supervision of an assigned supervisor and mentorship of a dedicated mentor.
• Laboratory Testing: Performing basic lab procedures such as plate counts, Gram stains, plate streaking, aseptic techniques, and daily standardization.
• Quality Collaboration: Participating in the investigation and resolution of quality events (unexpected results, deviations, etc.).
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO, etc.) and ensuring accurate and concurrent data recording.
• Communication: Reporting unforeseen circumstances or events to the Study Director.
• End-of-Program Presentation: Leading a presentation summarizing learning and experience gained during the internship. Training on presentation skills is provided.
Department Assignment: Interns are assigned to specific areas upon selection, such as Bioburden, Biocompatibility, Bacterial Endotoxin Testing, Healthcare Reprocessing, Routine Chemistry, Quality, Regulatory, Operational Excellence, or QC Validations.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, day shift (start times between 7 AM – 9 AM).
Post-Program Opportunities: Prior interns have been offered opportunities to return for future programs, part-time roles during school, or permanent positions upon graduation.
Required Skills and Competencies:
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow written procedures precisely.
• Adaptability: Ability to learn quickly and adjust to changing circumstances.
• Quality Focus: Consistent attention to detail in repetitive tasks.
• Documentation: Adherence to Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Problem-Solving: Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer and math skills.
Education and Experience Requirements: College student majoring in a life science (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology). Students graduating in Spring 2024 and interested in permanent employment should apply to open Lab Analyst roles.
