Metrology Service Intern

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At Exact Sciences, we're helpingchange how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you're working to help others.

Position Overview

The Metrology Service - Intern will partner with the service team to service custom and off-the-shelf laboratory instrumentation and equipment and work on administrative related tasks/projects. This role will be responsible for assisting with, assembly, installation, calibration, routine maintenance, investigation and diagnosis of failures, repair, requalification, and filing service reports.

Essential Duties

• Install instruments and perform installation and operational qualifications.
• Investigate and diagnose failures with installed instruments and equipment.
• Troubleshoot activities and repair instruments and equipment to service specifications.
• Maintain program for preventative maintenance (PM) and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Complete assigned projects in a timely manner.

Essential Skills:

• Must have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to use troubleshooting skills to help identify and diagnose equipment failure.
• Must be highly organized and able to produce high quality work as a part of a team.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Adaptable, open to change and able to work in ambiguous situations and respond to new information and unexpected circumstances.\
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Scheduling requirements:

• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 40% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 60% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 30% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Enrollment towards an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in the Life Sciences or Engineering with at least two years of college-level coursework completed by start of internship .
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel macros and pivot tables and Word mail merge.

• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of outstanding academic achievement.

Salary Range:

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here.

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