Formulations Scientist Intern - (Madison, WI)

Job details JOB OBJECTIVE: To provide reagents, services and support to scientific staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Manufacture materials according to approved protocols and standard operating procedures. This includes materials such as buffers, reagents, solutions, dialysis tubing and buffered phenol. The scale of manufacturing can range from 10ml to 2000 liters. 2. Manufacture bulk products for inventory according to approved protocols. 3. Operate pH meters, conductivity meters, balances, autoclaves, peristaltic pumps, vacuum pumps, filtering apparatus and laboratory mixing equipment. 4. Perform in-process and final quality control tests to monitor process control and product quality for in-house materials, bulk products for inventory and finished inventory products. Analyze the results of testing to determine if the product passes or fails QC specifications. 5. Perform scientific calculations involving solution concentrations, dilutions and pH. 6. Follow departmental training and documentation procedures.