Laboratory Intern – Microbiology & Chemistry

Bioscension Lab Services, LLC is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing laboratory specializing in microbiological and analytical chemistry services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries.

Our laboratory supports medical device manufacturers, healthcare systems, and technology developers through a variety of testing and validation services, including cleaning validation, bioburden testing, endotoxin analysis, chemical characterization, water quality testing, and research and development.

We are a growing laboratory seeking a motivated Laboratory Intern – Microbiology & Chemistry to join our technical team. This position offers hands-on experience with laboratory testing, instrumentation, quality systems, and the scientific processes involved in evaluating medical devices and healthcare technologies.

Job Overview

This job is part-time, offering flexible hours. The lab is typically open 9am-5pm, although weekend hours may be available. This position is in-person at our lab at The Mound Business Park.

Training is paid, and there are opportunities to gain hours and additional responsibilities depending on performance.

The Laboratory Intern will work alongside our laboratory analysts and engineers to support routine testing, validation studies, and research activities across our microbiology and analytical chemistry departments.

This is an opportunity for students interested in gaining practical laboratory experience in a regulated testing environment. Interns will receive training in laboratory procedures, analytical techniques, documentation practices, and quality management systems while contributing to active client projects.

Responsibilities

Microbiology

Assist with microbiological testing, including bioburden analysis, microbial enumeration, and water quality testing.Assist with environmental monitoring activities.Analytical Chemistry

Prepare standards, reagents, calibration solutions, and analytical samples.Support water quality analysis, including pH, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, and other chemical parameters.Gain exposure to analytical instrumentation and laboratory testing methods.Assist with sample extraction, chemical residue analysis, and cleaning validation studies.Maintain laboratory glassware, analytical equipment, and testing workstations.Laboratory Operations & Quality

Maintain accurate and organized laboratory records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and quality system practices.Assist with sample receipt, identification, preparation, and laboratory inventory management.Support routine equipment maintenance, calibration checks, and laboratory monitoring activities.Assist with data collection, calculations, and technical documentation.Participate in laboratory improvement initiatives, method development activities, and special projects as opportunities arise.Support membrane filtration, microbial recovery, and culture-based testing procedures.Perform routine laboratory cleaning, equipment preparation, and microbiological waste handling.Support the execution of microbiological validation studies under the supervision of qualified personnel.Experience

Required: Interest in laboratory research and scientific research, strong data collection and analysis skills, and basic math ability.Preferred: Laboratory experience, including research laboratory, research setting, industrial laboratory, or clinical laboratory experience.Familiarity with microbiology, molecular biology, histology, animal physiology, or veterinary terminology is helpful.Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP), laboratory compliance, and quality control is a plus.Bring technical proficiency, sound laboratory record keeping, and a careful approach to laboratory techniques and procedures.Qualifications

Required

Currently pursuing an associate's, bachelor's, or graduate degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, or a related scientific discipline.Completion of introductory laboratory coursework in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or a related field.Strong attention to detail and an interest in hands-on laboratory work.Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records, and work safely in a laboratory environment.Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively following appropriate training.Preferred, but Not Required

Previous experience in an academic, research, clinical, or industrial laboratory.Familiarity with aseptic technique, microbiological culture methods, or analytical chemistry procedures.Experience using micropipettes, analytical balances, pH meters, spectrophotometers, or other laboratory equipment.Basic understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), or ISO/IEC 17025.Interest in medical device testing, pharmaceutical sciences, analytical chemistry, or laboratory quality assurance.Previous industry laboratory experience is not required. Training will be provided.

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience in both microbiology and analytical chemistry.Exposure to medical device testing, cleaning validation, and laboratory research.Practical knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, analytical methods, and microbiological techniques.Experience working within an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory quality system.Opportunities to work directly with experienced scientists, analysts, and engineers.Familiarity with real-world laboratory operations, client projects, and regulated industry requirements.Potential opportunities for continued employment and professional development based on performance and business needs.Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn.

The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on scientific work, takes pride in producing accurate results, and wants to understand how laboratory testing contributes to the safety, performance, and development of medical devices and healthcare technologies.

As a smaller, multidisciplinary laboratory, Bioscension offers interns the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of testing activities rather than being limited to a single repetitive assignment.

Benefits:

Flexible scheduleProfessional development assistanceLanguage:

English (Required)Location:

Miamisburg, OH 45342 (Preferred)Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)Work Location: In person