Environmental Laboratory Intern

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Intern to provide a supporting role in the function of the Combined Water Lab. This lab provides analyses on samples ranging from source water, drinking water, and wastewater to power plant cooling tower water, groundwater and even soil. The Laboratory Services team, which consists of 30 employees with both utility and analytical experience, supports Colorado Springs Utilities’ core value of providing safe and reliable services to our rate payers. In support of regulatory compliance, we operate 365 days a year with over 12,000 samples collected and analyzed annually. This position is full-time hours, 40/week, from May 26th-August 14th and part-time hours, approximately 15-20 hours per week, during the school year. The position can be flexible to support a student’s school schedule. In this Internship you will gain experience in the following areas: Provide a supporting role in generating accurate and quality data Support Environmental Scientists with sample preparation for a variety of analyses Work within regulatory requirements for the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts Weighing, measuring, pipetting and other basic laboratory duties Basic water analysis including pH, Turbidity and Alkalinity Clean glassware according to method specifications Help support safe laboratory practices Who You Are...Prospective interns must be in an undergraduate or graduate degree program pursuing Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline. Preferred candidates will have completed one year of general chemistry and have prior experience in a laboratory setting. This individual should be a critical thinker, who can extract information from data while maintaining strong attention to quality, detail, and accuracy. Candidates that demonstrate professional demeanor and education curiosity will excel within our organization. This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position Hourly rate is dependent on year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc. Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) and be able to provide documentation if requested. Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify. What does this opportunity offer? Supporting our laboratory will provide insight into what it takes to deliver quality, timely and accurate data in a collaborative and consultative environment, designed to protect the environment, citizens and public health. This position will afford you the opportunity to work in a progressive laboratory and work with a dynamic group of scientists making a difference for the community of Colorado Springs. Who We Are...Colorado Springs Utilities is a community-owned enterprise with a 100-year reputation of excellence. As a pioneer in providing four utility services (electric, gas, water, and wastewater) in one enterprise, we cultivate a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. Our employees know they make a difference every day by providing critical services to the public while living and working in a city consistently rated as the most desirable place to live in the United States (U.S. News and World Report).

Requirements

Prospective interns must be in an undergraduate or graduate degree program pursuing Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) and be able to provide documentation if requested.
Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidates will have completed one year of general chemistry and have prior experience in a laboratory setting.
This individual should be a critical thinker, who can extract information from data while maintaining strong attention to quality, detail, and accuracy.
Candidates that demonstrate professional demeanor and education curiosity will excel within our organization.

Responsibilities

Provide a supporting role in generating accurate and quality data
Support Environmental Scientists with sample preparation for a variety of analyses
Work within regulatory requirements for the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts
Weighing, measuring, pipetting and other basic laboratory duties
Basic water analysis including pH, Turbidity and Alkalinity
Clean glassware according to method specifications
Help support safe laboratory practices

Benefits

Time Off to Recharge
Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs