2025 Summer Intern - Sample ManagementWork with Purpose

Perform a variety of activities related management of study samples including, sample processing, storage, and client support and inventory management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Protocol Interpretation with guidance.
• Perform daily tasks including sample receipt, processing, and storage of samples.
• Label creation, labelling of collection tubes and/or vials.
• Train on blood related procedures/techniques.
• Communicate sample discrepancies with appropriate parties involved within the Test Facility.
• Maintain blood supply inventory closet.
• Notify appropriate personnel when supplies require ordering.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with appropriate storage placement conditions for all incoming samples per protocol requirements.
• Clean/Maintain blood processing area including but not limited to centrifuges, countertops, blood processing associated equipment/tools and coolers.
• Perform data-entry/documentation to maintain accurate status of all sample processing.
• Retrieve/Restock study materials as needed.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to demonstrate positive control of study-related materials with guidance.
• Manage sample processing.
• Maintain processing records and inventory of required samples per protocol requirements.
• Complete training requirements as applicable.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a research environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from low to moderate. 
• The employee is exposed to biological samples from live animals with risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.
• May work in chemical fume hood.
• Regularly wears protective clothing (gloves, lab coats, and safety glasses).
• Works in a low temperature environment for periods of time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 
• This position may occasionally require overtime, weekend, holiday or off hours coverage.

 

This role is fully onsite at our Horsham, PA location

Pay for this role is $17 per hour
 

• Education:  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D. or equivalent) required; Associates preferred. GLP experience preferred.
• Experience:  0-1 years experience in a life science laboratory.  
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure:  None

•    Other:  Must be detailed oriented and have general familiarity with lab procedures.  Good verbal and written communication skills required.  Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel software and Smartsheets required.  Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet timelines efficiently.