What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Microbiology Sterility Assurance position at Tolmar?
Summer 2025 Internship - 40 hours/week - up to 12 weeks, starting late May. Candidates must be local to Northern Colorado for consideration.
About Tolmar
Are you interested in learning new skills, exploring pharmaceutical research and manufacturing, networking with experts, and building a resume that opens doors? Join us to jumpstart your career! At Tolmar, you will connect with like-minded professionals in a supportive community. This is a place where you can make a meaningful impact and feel empowered by the abundant opportunities for growth.
Tolmar, Inc. is a fully integrated pharmaceutical company based in Colorado. We develop, manufacture, and distribute both branded and generic prescription medications globally, focusing on oncology, urology, and pediatric endocrinology. Our long-acting injectables and oral medications offer innovative treatment options that meet the diverse needs of patients worldwide. By leveraging emerging technologies and developing new products, we aim to simplify treatment delivery and enhance the overall patient experience.
About Microbiology
Quality Control is an essential function of the pharmaceutical industry. Drug manufacturers must thoroughly test materials, processes, equipment, techniques, environments, and personnel to ensure their final products are consistent, safe, effective, and predictable. The Tolmar Microbiology team is a part of the Quality team and is responsible for monitoring environments, equipment, and materials to ensure they meet purity specifications.
Proposed Work Description
The nature of business is that priorities can shift according to the needs of the company/department. Therefore, the work described below is a sampling of the kinds of work we expect this position to entail:
- Environmental monitoring reads, data entry/review
- WFI and purified water sampling
- Preparation of media
- Quality control of purchased media
- Autoclave of lab supplies for testing
- Records retention processes
- General laboratory maintenance at the Centre, Research, and Windsor laboratories
- Assist Microbiologists with testing
- Sub-culturing of QC organisms
- Assist with projects (Development team activates, Notebook studies, Sterility Testing Lab, MODA, Contamination Control, Training)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Basic knowledge of laboratory principles and procedures.
- An interest in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Effective organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to interact collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Proficient computer skills with demonstrated experience in working with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook).
Core Values
The Microbiology Intern is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar’s Core Values:
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Center on People: We commit to support the well-being of our patients. We are committed to treating our employees and those we serve as valued partners. By placing people at the heart of our actions, we actively engage, invigorate, acquire knowledge, and grow together.
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Are Proactive & Agile: We embody a culture of engagement and action. With a hands-on approach, we fearlessly adapt to change. We anticipate, respond swiftly and efficiently to ignite a spirit that propels us towards extraordinary outcomes.
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Act Ethically: We are committed to consistently conducting our business in an ethical, compliant, and socially aware manner, in line with our purpose of positively impacting lives. We actively cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion & sustainability in our workplace.
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Constantly Improve: We are committed to a collaborative & proactive effort to improve our products, systems, processes, and services by reducing waste, increasing efficiency & improving quality.
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Are Accountable: We think, act, and communicate with honesty, transparency, and clarity in alignment with our core values. We don't compromise our values for near term gain. We take accountability & ownership of our work, actions, successes, and setbacks. We strive to deliver our best as we shape the future.
Education & Experience
- Pursuing a college- or graduate-level degree in a related scientific field (i.e., biology, microbiology, molecular biology, etc.)
- Have completed a microbiology course with a lab.
- Have an interest in the pharmaceutical industry.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed primarily in a laboratory environment but could include office, clean room, or production floor.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base rate is $19.00 per hour
- Benefits include medical insurance and 401k participation
Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
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