Laboratory College Intern

City of San Leandro • San Leandro, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of San Leandro is offering an exciting and rewarding laboratory internship opportunity in the Water Pollution Control Plant. Interns assigned to the City Manager's Office - Water Pollution Control Plant will be working in the wastewater treatment plant laboratory performing tasks related to basic standardized water quality testing and calculations; laboratory quality assurance and quality control; basic laboratory safety, housekeeping protocols, and other related duties as assigned. Laboratory Interns will receive exposure to career opportunities in water/wastewater and explore the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) certification path. This part-time position is limited to 850 hours per City fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). The ideal candidate must be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing, is detailed-oriented, highly organized, adaptable, energetic, and can work both cooperatively and complete assignments independently. Students who require work experience as a requirement for graduation will be given additional consideration.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled/attending a college/university or certified program studying Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a closely-related field
• Student in good standing and possess a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
• Available to work a minimum of two days per week (approximately 15-20 hours)
• Available to work weekends as needed
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Ability to use modern computer software applications
• Ability to lift and carry sampling equipment safely
• Must be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing
• Detailed-oriented
• Highly organized
• Adaptable
• Energetic
• Can work both cooperatively and complete assignments independently

Nice To Haves

• Students who require work experience as a requirement for graduation will be given additional consideration

Responsibilities

• Assists laboratory operations and performs examinations and experiments under the supervision of tenured laboratory staff
• Collects, receives, and prepares samples
• Assists with facility maintenance, housekeeping, equipment cleaning, and organizing work areas
• Inputs, formats, and proofreads data and text into various documents, files and software systems
• Assists in performing laboratory testing
• Maintains records, files and organizes
• Communicates effectively with staff and public

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed