Analytical Chemistry Intern

Cambrex

Durham, North Carolina

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Intern
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Chromatographic Assay, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Data Analysis, Gas Chromatography, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Instrumentation, Laboratory Notebook, Laboratory Systems, Laboratory Techniques, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Quality Assurance Methodology, Research & Development (R&D), Safety Training, Testing
LOCATION
Durham, North Carolina
POSTED
4 days ago
Overview:

The intern will be required to work on project(s) relevant to CDMO analytical chemistry and present his or her project(s) at the end of the internship. 

Responsibilities:

As a analytical chemistry intern, you may be involved with multiple aspects of R&D, chemistry (including chemical handling and safety), analytical techniques, cGMP, pharmaceutical testing or other areas through orientation meetings, shadowing, and on the job training.

Qualifications / Skills::
  • Perform analytical testing utilizing established methods.
  • Utilize and properly maintain analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC, etc.)
  • Use laboratory software systems such as Waters Empower for chromatography data analysis.
  • Maintain laboratory notebook.
  • Responsible for laboratory upkeep (supplies, chemicals, cleanliness, safety).
  • Safety training is required prior to entering any laboratory or production areas. This position works with and handles hazardous materials and wastes. Will be responsible for recognizing emergency situations concerning hazardous materials and wastes.
  • Collaborates with subject matter experts across multiple departments, while maintaining a respectful work environment.
  • Provide oral presentation of work at the end of the internship.
Qualifications:

Must be a 2nd year student or above, currently enrolled in a BA/BS or MS degree program in Chemistry or related field.  Must have taken at least one semester of Analytical Chemistry with laboratory. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point is desirable.

 

Theoretical Understanding of some of the following analytical techniques is helpful:

  • Basic Laboratory Techniques (weighing, pipetting, measuring solutions, etc.)
  • HPLC and/or GC Chromatography
  • Karl Fischer Water Content
  • FTIR

 

About the Company

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Cambrex

Cambrex is an innovative life sciences company with a refreshingly human approach. Driven by passion, our pharmaceutical products, expertise and technologies accelerate our customers’ small molecule therapeutics into markets across the world.

With over 35 years of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and manufacturing expertise, a growing team of more than 1,200 experts and a strong presence in the USA and Europe, we are tried and trusted across branded and generic API markets.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
FOUNDED
1981
WEBSITE
http://www.cambrex.com