Title: Summer Lab Interns

Department: various

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Location: Horsham, PA

Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Company Summary:

NMS Labs has developed an extensive menu of more than 2,500 tests to support clients in forensic, criminalistic, public health and clinical fields. For over 50 years, our clients have relied on NMS Labs for unique testing solutions that demonstrate our company core values of Quality, Integrity, Service, Innovation and Engagement. As we work to increase the company's positive impact on public health and public safety, we are seeking talented professionals to join us for the journey! We invite you to learn more about our company by visiting NMSLabs.com.

Job Summary:

We are seeking post-graduate summer interns for our laboratory. A successful candidate will exhibit professional and effective interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy are necessary.

The internships run full-time, from May through August, for the following hours in the departments below:

* GCMS - Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

* Metals - Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

* LCMS 7 - Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

* Screening TOF - Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

* Screening Chemistry - Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Duties vary depending on the department; they include but are not limited to the following:

* Handles biological specimens.

* Retains specimens in suitable storage area and follows chain of custody procedures.

* Prepares samples for testing.

* Generates pre-analytical reports for specimen analysis.

* Prepare and/or validates reagents, controls, and calibrators.

* May document quality control and enter results in LIMS (varies by department): Metals/Screening.

* Performs instrument setup and daily instrument maintenance.

* Performs basic instrument troubleshooting and takes appropriate action. i.e., recognize when something is wrong and inform a senior analyst.

* Independently performs analytical testing.

* Discards all chemicals and biological materials properly.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of basic analytical concepts, identify, and resolve non-technical problems, and possess knowledge of good laboratory safety practices.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science

* Degree must be in a chemical, physical, biological science, or forensic science from an accredited university.

* Minimum of 22semester credit hours in college-level chemistry coursework includingcoursework and labs:

o General Chemistry I & II (8 credits)

o Organic Chemistry I & II (8 credits)

o Two, 3-semester hr courses from the following possibilities: Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Informatics, Instrumental Analysis, Mass Spectrometry, Quantitative Analysis, Separation Science, Spectroscopic Analysis, Biochemistry, Drug Metabolism, Forensic Toxicology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology, Toxicology; Physical Chemistry I & II along with any chemistry course labeled as CHEM or CHE on the transcript.

Physical Demands:

Ability to hear.

Vision (with correction) including color, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Standing, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands and fingers to manipulate instrument or equipment controls, computer keyboard, office equipment, objects, or tools.

Movement from one work location to another

Sitting and standing, sometimes for extended periods of time

Lifting objects up to 20 lbs.

Ability to travel as needed for court testimony.

Exposure to intermittent or constant sounds generated by equipment.

Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, and dust

Handling of biological material and blood-borne pathogens

Handling of toxic or caustic chemicals

Proximity to moving parts.

Offers of employment aremade contingent upon a nationwide background investigation and urine drug screen with results satisfactory to standards of employment at NMS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, otherwise qualified disability, or protected veteran status (disabled Armed Forces Service medal, recently separated, active duty or campaign badge), domestic violence victim status, arrest record, or predisposing genetic characteristics.