Summary
Prolacta Bioscience is looking for a three month summer intern (between June to
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September). Candidate must be hands on, motivated self-starter with strong initiative. Candidate will assist research chemist, engineers or technicians to perform laboratory assays, as well as activities to support analytical method development and process improvement projects.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and execute study plan to support of R&D and/or Operations projects, including writing summary report.
Perform analytical/laboratory testing (such as ELISA, macronutrient, or microbiology) following established procedures or guidelines
Support pilot plant studies (such as milk pooling, mixing, filtration, or ultrafiltration)
Data collection from batch records and data analysis
Prepare and ship samples
Compile and analyze experimental data
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Job Requirements and Qualifications
Student enrolled or newly graduated from accredited four-year colleges or universities
Majoring in Biological Science, Chemistry, Food Science or Engineering (bio/chemical or industrial) degree
Preference: Senior or junior student with good academic standing
Qualifications
MUST have prior experience with engineering, chemistry or biology laboratory Flexible with work hours, including some mandatory early morning and late night shifts
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Attention to detail
Self-motivation, adaptability, organization and a positive attitude
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Good written and oral communication
Work Environment (Location, travel, shift, on-call, etc.)
Travel
None
Location
City of Industry, California
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform duties within clean-rooms, requiring to push, pull, and lift equipment up to 50 pounds while full gowned.
Work in -20 degree Celsius for short periods of time to retrieve raw and finished material from the freezer.
Majority of time will be spent standing
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a. Activities. How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?
Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.
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Activit |
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213 or more |
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Walk |
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Sit |
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Talk or hear |
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Use hands to finger, handle or feel |
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Climb or balance |
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Stoop, Kneel, crouch or crawl |
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Reach with hands and arms |
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Taste or smell |
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b. Lifting. Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often? Check the appropriate boxes below.
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Activit |
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1/3 to 213 |
213 or more |
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U to 10 ounds |
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to 25 ounds |
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to 50 ounds |
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to 100 ounds |
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More than 100 ounds |
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Direct Reports
None