QC Summer Intern

Title: QC Intern

Department: QC

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Location: Horsham, PA

Shift: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Company Summary:

NMS Labs has developed an extensive menu of more than 2,500 tests to support clients in forensic, criminalistic, public health and clinical fields. For over 50 years, our clients have relied on NMS Labs for unique testing solutions that demonstrate our company core values of Quality, Integrity, Service, Innovation and Engagement. As we work to increase the company's positive impact on public health and public safety, we are seeking talented professionals to join us for the journey! We invite you to learn more about our company by visiting NMSLabs.com.

The assignment runs from May 2025 to August 2025.

Summary:

This entry-level position involves the manipulation of biological specimens in preparation for laboratory analysis. This position is designed to introduce and expose the student pursuing a college degree in healthcare or natural science to the clinical and forensic commercial laboratory. This introduction and exposure will be accomplished by teaching the candidate to perform tasks in the pre-analytical departments of a laboratory that are integral to day-to-day operations.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree or higher in science, medical technology, chemical, physical or biological science
• 0-1-year relevant laboratory experience

• Label, aliquot, and package reagents
• File or scan associated paperwork appropriately.
• Maintain inventory of NMS prepared solutions and/or chemicals and supplies and order as needed.
• Monitor the incoming requests from the laboratory.
• Gather appropriate materials needed to complete requests.
• Accurately generate reagent preparation sheets
• Accurately prepare reagents for the lab
• Accurately perform calculations needed to account for volume variations of requested reagents.
• Review Reagent preparation instructions for accuracy
• Participate in departmental meetings and projects.
• Assist with maintaining an orderly work area.
• Participate in department audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic analytical concepts.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards
• Possesses good computer skills.
• Possesses good oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses good organizational skills.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Comprehend regulations and SOP's and apply them to work operations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Ability to hear.

• Vision (with correction) including color, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Standing, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands and fingers to manipulate instrument or equipment controls, computer keyboard, office equipment, objects or tools.
• Movement from one work location to another
• Sitting and standing, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Lifting objects up to 20 lbs.
• Exposure to intermittent or constant sounds generated by equipment.
• Exposure to fumes, noxious odors and dust
• Handling of biological material and blood-borne pathogens
• Handling of toxic or caustic chemicals
• Proximity to moving parts.

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume and apply at http://www.nmslabs.com/careers.

Offers of employment are made contingent upon a nationwide background investigation and urine drug screen with results satisfactory to standards of employment at NMS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, otherwise qualified disability, or protected veteran status (disabled Armed Forces Service medal, recently separated, active duty or campaign badge), domestic violence victim status, arrest record, or predisposing genetic characteristics.