Lab Support Intern at BioAgilytix in Durham, NC

Summary: BioAgilytix is passionate about premier science and the impact it has on the world. They are seeking an intern to join their Lab Support team for a three-month internship, where the intern will respond to issues in the lab, adhere to safety requirements, and maintain accurate records. Responsibilities: - Quick response to issues, PMs and calibrations of equipment and logging events in QMS - Adhere to provided SOPs and directions - Preparing buffers, pipetting and inventory of supplies - Adhere to safety requirements - Responsible for accurate recordkeeping - Reviewing documentation for completion and accuracy of information Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a college or university program pursuing a degree in biology, chemistry, or related field - Ability to carry out routine tasks accurately, following strict methodology to carry out analysis, preparing samples and maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment - Must work effectively within team to meet objectives under time constraints - Ability to take direction well and multi-task - Detail oriented and highly organized - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word - Frequent supervision and instructions - Infrequently exercises discretionary authority - Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day - Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment - Frequent mobility needed - Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck - Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 20 pounds - Ability to access and use a variety of computer software - Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences - Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups - Requires multiple periods of intense concentration - Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence - Ability to perform under stress and multi-task - Regular and consistent attendance Preferred Qualifications: - Rising junior or senior in a 4-year college or university majoring in biology, chemistry, or related field - Or enrolled in a scientific graduate program Required Skills: Laboratory equipment operation, Sample preparation Important Skills: MS Excel proficiency, MS Word proficiency Nice-to-Have Skills: Multi-tasking