The Clinical Laboratory Intern will assist or lead in a variety of functions supporting the Technical Lab and Specimen Processing departments including laboratory inventory, department project work, processing of specimens in the laboratory, reagent preparation, sample, consumable and reagent inventory storage and use management, performing and documenting quality assurance and quality control and equipment maintenance. The position will work within defined protocols and procedures and may assist in developing and documenting new procedures for Operations.

Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• In training to develop an understanding of appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport.
• Accurately processes specimens according to established departmental procedures. May include specimen triaging, routing, and storing.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability and follows the appropriate procedures for specimens that do not meet acceptance criteria. Initiates problem resolution.
• Prepares, organizes, and reviews specimens for run set up according to departmental procedures. Ensures accurate sample order and patient identification.
• Prepares reagents according to laboratory requirements.
• Performs and documents quality control and assists with equipment maintenance within predetermined parameters.
• Stocks and maintains supplies. Discards expired reagents in a manner consistent with applicable safety policies or procedures.
• Performs lab inventory.
• Performs lab maintenance duties.
• Maintenance laboratory records and files
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate work with other teams.
• Ability to follow written procedures with direction.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail necessary in a GMP environment.
• Ability to perform daily work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.
• Ability to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision.
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete work in expected time frames.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Support and comply with the company’s safety and environmental procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 20% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability and means to travel between Madison or locations.