Job Title: DRUGSCAN Laboratory Internship

Department: Lab Operations

Location: Horsham, PA

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday

SUMMARY

The Laboratory Intern performs accessioning and lab assistant functions while enhancing their hands-on laboratory knowledge in pursuit of a career in laboratory science.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Unpack, sort, and verify specimens received from couriers and law enforcement agencies
Label, aliquot, and deliver samples to appropriate testing area; maintain chain-of-custody when moving samples
Enter orders and demographic information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Determine specimen suitability based on established laboratory procedures
Resolve problem specimens and follow procedures for specimen storage and disposal Maintain and update secure reporting instructions from clients and third-party administrators
Maintain a stocked, organized, and clean workstation
Perform data entry of specimen demographic information
Perform responsibilities of a Lab Assistant:
Prepares and maintains workstations for sample preparation by: filling supplies, labeling testing vessels, filling working solutions, keeping the workspace organized
May perform sample aliquoting and general sample handling
Tracks inventory for reagents and consumables
Maintain testing equipment to perform required product analysis and testing
Instrument start up and shut down maintenance and QC
Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance
Performs cleaning duties as assigned: e.g. workstation cleaning, glassware washing, biohazard trash removal.
Manages in house document filing and storage.
Prepares document storage boxes for shipment to outside storage company
Participate in training, shadowing and development opportunities to expand laboratory science knowledge.
Demonstrate knowledge and competency of and comply with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
Comply with safety rules and regulations to include determining proper handling procedures of samples.
Maintain confidentiality of all information
Follow regulatory rules and guidelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Interest in clinical toxicolog or regulated toxicology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.