Aliquoting Intern - Reno, NV

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

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The Aliquoting Intern is responsible for the safe and proper handling of client products in accordance with company procedures and client specific requirements. Intern will primarily support and perform aliquoting of customer active pharmaceutical ingredients in a clean room and/or glove box environment, while adhering to GDP/GMP compliance requirements. Additional job duties may include receiving, inventorying, and shipping of client products in accordance with documented requirements. This position is challenged with a daily routine that changes based on client demand and generally takes place in a fast-paced work environment at varying environmental conditions.

The Intern will complete company onboarding activities and provide feedback to ensure our onboarding program is efficient and engaging. Interns will develop their skills and increase their knowledge of CDMO regulations and activities while working in a world-class pharmaceutical environment.

The Alcami Intern Program is a minimum 10-week paid program. Alcami interns are provided hands-on work experience building upon knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Interns work side-by-side industry leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment who are passionate about being part of a team developing life-saving drugs around the world. The program concludes with individual presentations to Alcami leaders.

100% on-site position in Reno, NV.
• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.

• The intern will complete all onboarding activities and provide feedback for process improvements.
• The intern will be trained on proper techniques and documentation in a GMP environment. Techniques will depend on the group and area.
• Interns will be trained on safety and quality expectations, and are expected to maintain safety and quality standards, and report safety observations according to company policy.

• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).

• Aliquot Pharmaceutical Active Ingredients in a clean room or glove box environment.

• Operation of analytical, benchtop and kilo scale balances.

• Handle product appropriately and enter information electronically into the applicable system.

• Receive product in accordance with company and client requirements.

• Inventory client products in accordance with company and client requirements.

• Ship client products in accordance with company and client requirements.

• Document and report discrepancies.

• Keep workspaces clean, neat, and orderly at all times.

• Understand and comply with Safety Data Sheets.

• Upon completion of the internship, incumbents will conduct individual presentations to Alcami leaders.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Enrolled in a 4-year college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree in a field related to the internship.

• Laboratory experience.
• GMP/GDP Knowledge
• Analytical balance operation.
• Competency with metric system.
• Good verbal and written communication and documentation skills required.
• Strong detail orientation and organizational skills required.
• Good problem-solving and basic trouble-shooting ability required.
• Willingness to collaborate with other team members.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Follows all safety policies and leads by example a safety-first culture.
• Produces high quality work products with a focus on first time right.
• Complies with the company code of conduct, policies, and regulatory standards.

• No travel required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock, burn hazards and microbial contamination. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for specific job duties to be performed. Such personal protective equipment may include, but not limited to safety eyewear, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus (PAPR), lab coats, full protective body coverings, various types of gloves, etc. This role requires steady hands.