Laboratory Intern

Job Summary

The Laboratory Intern supports routine laboratory operations in a regulated facility by assisting trained laboratory personnel with sample preparation, sample receipt, laboratory cleaning, inventory control, documentation, and general testing support. This role is intended to provide hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory while reinforcing good documentation practices, laboratory safety, aseptic technique, contamination control, GLP and cGMP expectations.

The position requires strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, reliable follow-through, and the ability to work under supervision in a fast-paced and highly regulated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Support & Sample Preparation

• Assist with receipt, labeling, organization, and preparation of laboratory samples under the direction of qualified laboratory personnel.
• Prepare media, reagents, dilutions, and supplies for routine laboratory activities according to approved procedures and training status.
• Support routine laboratory testing activities by setting up materials, cleaning work areas, and documenting observations as instructed.
• Assist with environmental monitoring support activities, sample staging, and plate handling when appropriately trained.
• Observe and learn compendial laboratory methods, aseptic practices, and contamination control expectations.
• Perform basic laboratory housekeeping, supply stocking, and waste disposal in accordance with SOPs and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Data Review, Documentation & Compliance

• Complete assigned documentation in accordance with Good Documentation principles and applicable SOPs.
• Enter, verify, and organize laboratory data as directed by qualified laboratory personnel.
• Promptly communicate errors, atypical observations, safety concerns, or potential deviations to the manager or lab personnel.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and training requirements by appropr