Chemistry Laboratory Student Intern (9007)

Southwest Florida Water Management District•Brooksville, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is seeking a student intern for its Data Collection Bureau and Chemistry Laboratory. The intern will assist with data entry and routine laboratory maintenance tasks. This role requires strong organizational and detail-oriented skills and will involve working in a team-oriented office environment. The intern will contribute to enhancing results for Florida's environment. This internship is not eligible for remote work and will be conducted at the District's Brooksville, FL office.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or other recognized educational or vocational program
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or a minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Excel
Experience with basic laboratory safety
Experience with laboratory ethics and data integrity
Preferred Degrees: Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or related major
Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate or Graduate

Responsibilities

Accurate data entry into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Management of physical inventory of samples through life cycle: from field sample receipt within the LIMS to proper sample disposal
Cleaning of work stations and laboratory benches and routine laboratory maintenance and household tasks: glassware washing & work station preparation for analysis
Daily monitoring and recording of all laboratory equipment temperatures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and flexibility to anticipate and meet Laboratory team needs
Ability to understand and follow technical instructions and confidence to ask questions when clarification is needed