Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Long Island City, NY 11101Position Type: InternshipEMSL is seeking a Part Time Summer Laboratory Intern (Microbiology) for its location in Long Island City, NY. The laboratory intern assists the lab in both administrative and sample preparation tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Receive environmental samples and enter Chain of Custody into LIMS system
Handle, sort, count and prioritize incoming environmental samples under laboratory hood
Review paperwork for all incoming samples to ensure completeness and correctness
Assist as needed with sample preparation as needed
Support all sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, and disposal
Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as needed
Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the manager
QualificationsRequirements:
Pursuing an Associates or Bachelor's degree in life sciences
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Some laboratory experience either in academic or commercial setting is a plus
Proficient in MS Office
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clientele
Ability to work in a high volume environment
Ability to stand and sit for various lengths of time
Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Effective time management, organizational skills, and ability to multi- task and prioritize work
Available Shift:
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Candidate living with a commutable distance to Long Island City are encouraged to apply. The pay rate for this position is $17.00 per hour.
This is a seasonal position starting early June through August.
To find out more about EMSL Analytical, Inc. please visit our website at: www.emsl.com
EOE including Veterans and Disabled.
As the nation's leading environmental testing firm, EMSL's network of nationwide laboratories has been providing quality analytical services since 1981. We offer a wide array of analytical testing services to support environmental investigations focused on asbestos, microbiology, lead paint, environmental chemistry, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene and food testing. Additionally, we also provide materials testing, characterization, and forensic laboratory services for a wide range of commercial, industrial, regulatory, and law enforcement clients.
Our unmatched capacity coupled with a company wide focus on customer satisfaction makes no project too large or too small. Our corporate research and development capabilities allow us to bring new methodologies on line quickly to meet new industry challenges and client needs. In recruiting and retaining talented and motivated scientists on a national scope, our expertise is marshaled throughout a nationwide network of analytical laboratories. We are committed to providing reliable, defensible data in a standardized and user-friendly format. Rapid turnaround and competitive prices make the dependable results you get that much more valuable.
At EMSL, we're much more than another testing laboratory. We are your project partner!
