Intern, Harbor Sampling

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Winthrop, MA

1d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license.
Ability to perform careful laboratory manipulations.
Good communication skills.
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Internship Period: May - Sept.

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate will be at least a junior in a science or environmental major.
The candidate should have some chemistry laboratory skills and have a general understanding of laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

Assistance with collection and preserving samples for microbiology and chemistry analysis
Assists with other chemical, physical or biological laboratory testing.
Performs harbor, river and bay sampling from a boat or van and related duties in support of the MWRA's monitoring programs.
Enters data into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Performs related laboratory duties, calibrating field instruments and preparing materials for field sampling. (e.g. buffers/quality control standards).
Records field and laboratory data on paper and in data logger.
Enters data into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Reports to a Laboratory Supervisor II
Assist with the measurement of in-situ water quality parameters (temperature, pH, total and free chlorine)
Adhere to standard laboratory practices and safety requirements.
Perform field water quality testing, as required.
Assist in the collection of other water quality samples, as needed.
Perform related duties as required.