Manufacturing Chemist Intern at Bio-Techne in San Marcos, CA

Summary: Bio-Techne is a company that enables cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. They are seeking a Manufacturing Chemist Intern to assist chemists and technicians in a GMP environment, where the intern will learn multiple lab skills and contribute to various laboratory tasks. Responsibilities: - Assist in preparing products using approved procedures and keep detailed and accurate records - Learn to operate and to perform maintenance on clinical and analytical instrumentation - Analyze products, stock solutions, and raw materials using instrumentation - Assist in measuring accurate quantities of material volumetrically and gravimetrically, employing knowledge of chemical and biochemical properties and handling procedures - Assist in performing processing steps as required in the documentation such as diafiltration, and column separation - Perform processing steps as required in the documentation such as centrifugation, and in-process filtration - Perform aseptic procedures such as aliquoting, filtration, and microbial plating - Assist with overall maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory, glassware, and equipment - Strong attention to detail, maintain clear detailed and accurate records - Perform additional functions as required Required Qualifications: - Candidate will be in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or related field - Must have completed (at minimum) the sophomore year of college - Must be able to work full-time during the duration of the internship program - Excellent attention to detail and recordkeeping skills - Ability to show initiative and to perform in a multi-task environment - Good interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills - Ability to work with personnel of all levels - Ability to perform in a GMP and GLP environment. Knowledge of QSR and ISO - Familiarity with biohazardous material handling and chemical safety procedures - Great work ethic, communications skills and thrives in a collaborative (team) environment Required Skills: GMP environment, analytical instrumentation, chemical safety procedures Important Skills: recordkeeping skills, biohazardous material handling Nice-to-Have Skills: communication skills, team collaboration, attention to detail Benefits: We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield., We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA., We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more., We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging., We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave., We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.