Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and audit and certification services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing (ABC Testing Inc.), Microconsult Inc. and Micro Quality Labs Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine and hemp industries.

We are currently looking for a Summer Intern to join our growing team!

Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients and environmentals. Responsible for the application of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.

• Prepare incoming samples for testing.
• Actively participate in Quality Control tests on proficiency samples.
• Ensure sample turnaround time goals as well as other key performance indicators are met or exceeded; this includes, but not limited to sample preparation for sample analysis, data review and reduction, and providing data interpretations and opinion.
• Assist in maintaining quality system records to comply with all accrediting agencies; including documentation of temperatures and maintenance of equipment/instruments.
• Provides routine care and maintenance for instruments. This includes washing glassware, refrigerators, and equipment.
• Maintain the department equipment and work areas.
• Receive and track incoming packages and prepare outgoing packages.
• Verify and record calibration of the top load balance used to weigh samples.
• Learn new techniques and technologies.

• Biological Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Food Science majors.
• Ideal candidate will be capable of working flexible or long hours due to special projects.
• Excellent attention to detail, high-level organizational skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Strong relevant quantitative skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  
  

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.