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- Demonstrating good understanding of principals of analytical testing.
- Exhibiting basic skills in handling laboratory equipment.
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- Presenting willingness to learn and accepts constructive feedback from trainer / mentor.
- Seeking to learn from experience and from others, and applies new knowledge to their future activities.
- Demonstrating ability to collaborate with others in the team.
- Maintaining an internship development plan established by the mentor and demonstrating ability to eagerly meet goals of it in timely manner by Attending and completing assigned training.
- Displaying ability to communicate their thoughts and results with others.
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Job Category Contingent Staff
Job Type Full-Time
Undergraduate Students: Scientist I Intern - Rockville, United States - United States Pharmacopeia
Description
Description
Wages can only be paid to students with residences or physical addresses in one of the following states: MD, VA, DC, PA, W. VA, CA, MI, IL, KS, FL, and NC.
Who is USP?
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.
Brief PROJECT Overview
The Reference Standard Laboratory (RSL): RSL is primarily responsible for collaborative testing of reference standard (RS) candidates, product investigations, Continued Suitability of Use (CSU) and New Use (NU) studies. RSL executes short-term and long-term stability studies arising from product investigations or new product development. In addition, RSL supports other programs and new initiatives as needed.
The Scientist I Intern will participate in USP collaborative studies, other programs related to development and maintenance of quality Reference Standards, and general laboratory activities. Their work will result in obtaining analytical data used in USP robust, scientific standard setting process to enhance USP mission of helping to ensure the quality, safety, and benefit of medicines and foods.
How will YOU create impact here at USP?
During the 12-week period of the internship (on-site), the intern will complete initial orientation to USP and Reference Standards Laboratory. The successful candidate for Scientist I Intern will have the opportunity to develop hands on experience and solidify their knowledge in various analytical laboratory technics. This will be achieved by working with lab scientists, technical training, job shadowing, and rotation. The intern may also perform other duties to support the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
During this period, interns may participate in other social activities within the scope of USP policies and practices.
Who USP is Looking For?
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices along with the following competencies and experience:
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