Intern, Quality Control

About the Company:

ProFarm is an agricultural technology company on a mission to improve the food we eat in a way that benefits the grower, the consumer, and the entire industry. Headquartered in Davis, California, with a global footprint spanning Michigan to Finland, we deliver field-proven, biological solutions for pest management and plant health. By bridging the gap between sustainability and profitability, ProFarm helps modern growers optimize crop yields while protecting the planet. Learn more and join our mission at ProFarm.com.

SUMMARY:

We are currently looking for an Internto join our Quality Controlgroup. This position will help scientists conduct bioassays, test materials for QC release, andwill generatetest records that areaccurate, concise, and complete. Theinternshouldpossessbasic knowledge of biology and be familiar with general lab equipment and practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Essential Functions

• Perform raw material and finished product testing while assuringappropriateand complete documentation.

• Assist Scientists in conducting bioassays,maintainingplant cultures, and plant propagation.

• Prepare a variety of media types and laboratory reagents.

• Package and store applicable productretains.

• Basic laband greenhousemaintenance and cleaning.

• Maintain test stations.

• Be aware of Quality Control and manufacturing policies, safety concerns, and environmental conditions that can affect product quality.

• Comply withquality systemsprocedures, as applicable.

• Support other laboratory functions asrequired.

Other Duties

• Comply withall safety policies,practicesand procedures, and report all unsafe activities toappropriatesupervisor.

• Participate in efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Requirescourse work in aBiologicaldiscipline or equivalent work experience.

Experience: This position shall preferably haveprevioushands-on lab experienceand exposure to aseptictechnique.

Essential Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• TheInternmust have manual dexterity and vision sufficient to handle and perceive attributes oftest material.

• Must be able to function in working conditions that are adequately lighted, moderatelyheatedor air-conditioned, and in an indoor office, laboratory,greenhouse,and production setting.

• In the course of daily activities,Interns will be required to lift up to30 pounds, stand for long periods of time, are frequently exposed to air contamination such as disagreeable odors, and may be exposed to toxic or caustic substanceswhich will require the use of applicable PPE such as safety glasses, lab coats, and respirators.

Mental Requirements:

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions andchanges in workload priorities, abilitytomaintainconfidentiality.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulations, and laboratory procedures. Possess the ability to write documents and report data. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and peers.

• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as area, length, and volume. Able to calculate and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and statistical functions to practical situations.

• Ability to define problems, collect data,establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism such as graphs,formulasand scientific equations.

• Possess intermediate personal computer skills including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.

• Must have good organizational and record keeping skills and be capable of handling and carrying out multiple tasks and projects simultaneously under stringent deadlines.

Travel:

• No travel isrequiredfor this position.

The above is a list of essential duties and responsibilities for this position. This list is notall-inclusiveand other duties may be assigned. This job description may bemodifiedas needed.

ProFarmis anequal-opportunityemployer. A pre-employmentbackground checkwill berequired.