Exposures Laboratory Intern
NSF is a growing global public health and safety organization. Our mission is to protect and improve human and planet health by enabling safe food, clean water and life-enhancing health technologies and products for millions of people around the world. We do so by developing standards, testing, auditing, certifying, and providing advisory services to clients in the food, water, health sciences and consumer industries.
Our nearly 3,000 employees provide services in over 180 countries through many of our global offices, at our 35,000 client sites, from home offices and in state-of-the-art laboratories. We’re growing fast and expanding into new areas such as sustainability and digital. And that’s where you come in. Come join a team that makes a difference in the world.
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DESCRIPTION:
The NSF Ann Arbor Laboratory Internship aims to provide college students and other applicants with hands-on experience in a professional laboratory setting. The internship program will enable participants to develop their technical skills and gain practical experience in the field of analytical testing industry, specifically in the area of the laboratory testing industry known as Testing Inspection and Certification (TIC).
Duration: The internship program will be offered during the summer semester, for a period of 8-12 weeks assigned to either the Preparations Lab, Exposures Lab, or Dietary Supplements Sample Lab while being exposed to all areas of the Ann Arbor Laboratories.
Principal Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting laboratory staff in conducting tests and experiments
- Preparing samples for analysis and running various analytical tests
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments
- Recording and analyzing experimental data
- Preparing reports and presentations on laboratory findings
- Supporting laboratory staff in activities such as ordering supplies, sample management, data review/archival, laboratory maintenance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year science, engineering, or technical program
- Must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Must have completed at least one semester of science course work preferably in chemistry, microbiology or engineering/mechanical courses
- Must have basic knowledge of laboratory safety and procedures
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Follow instructions and behave in a respectful and professional manner
What’s in it for you:
- Hands-on experience in a professional laboratory setting
- Opportunity to develop technical skills in chemistry laboratory testing
- Exposure to real-world laboratory practices and protocols
- Chance to work with experienced laboratory staff and scientists
- Potential for future employment opportunities with the laboratory
- Benefit and learn from a formal pre-employment interview process and exit interview with evaluation of performance vs originally outlined goals
- Experience a process of goal setting and execution in a scientific/technical environment
- Be part of a global organization dedicated to Human and World Health
- Networking opportunities
NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.