Environmental Laboratory - Intern

Montrose Environmental Group • Denver, CO

3d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Intern, at our Denver, CO Laboratory, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals. The compensation range for this role is $19.30, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: Preparing samples for digestion or extraction as needed. Tasks can include but not limited to: sample login, weighing, making composites, crushing samples, incremental sampling, product sampling, sample disposal Calibrating/packing equipment for use in-field or in-lab Washing glassware Preparing reagents as needed Conducting simple water quality assays Data entry Perform support tasks as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Currently enrolled in a local University
• Basic laboratory techniques (knowledge of PPE, use of balance, pipetting, glassware handling, etc)
• Basic Excel skills required
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team setting
• Comfortable working with strong acids and solvents
• Excellent communication skills required
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of analytical method, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good organizational skills and strong communication skills
• Able to work in a stationary position for entire shift duration
• Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs independently and 50 lbs using assisted lifting equipment

Nice To Haves

• Prior Laboratory experience preferred but not required as this is an intern position

Responsibilities

• Preparing samples for digestion or extraction as needed.
• Sample login, weighing, making composites, crushing samples, incremental sampling, product sampling, sample disposal
• Calibrating/packing equipment for use in-field or in-lab
• Washing glassware
• Preparing reagents as needed
• Conducting simple water quality assays
• Data entry
• Perform support tasks as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees