Elephas

Position: Equipment Operations Intern

Department: Operations

Type: Internship

Location: Headquarters in Madison, WI

Summary

Elephas is a Madison, WI based biotechnology start up company working to build an instrument platform that will inform how clinicians treat cancer patients around the world. We are seeking a Equipment Operations Intern who is looking to join a group of motivated people driven to providing hope to cancer patients globally.

We are looking for someone who is actively pursuing a career in the science, technology, or engineering field with interest and experience in handling and maintaining laboratory, electrical, and mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment. This is a great opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in a growing company.

What Will You Do?
• Help maintain equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance within a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Update CMMS to standardize key asset details
• Assess potential for in house metrology operations
• Partner with R&D and Operations on researching and ordering instruments and equipment for use in the laboratories
• Perform temperature monitoring studies in support of validation
• Write and review SOPs to support the oversight and maintenance of instrumentation
• Conduct cleaning of equipment in alignment with scheduled maintenance plan
• Utilize the software systems to monitor alarms and manage equipment
• Help perform routine safety tasks within the laboratories

What Will You Need?
• Actively pursuing a STEM degree
• Have a commitment and passion for product compliance, quality and safety
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Detail orientated with strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal, interpretation, and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross culturally

Benefits

• Practical experience with varied business activities
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training with experienced and accomplished professionals
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible schedule
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.