Laboratory Seasonal Laborer (Summer)

Essential Utilities, Inc. • Lower Merion Township, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team! About Essential Utilities Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. Are you looking for an exciting seasonal opportunity to work in the laboratory at Aqua? This position would assist the chemists, microbiologists, sample receiving and Quality Assurance groups within the laboratory and training would be provided.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in science. Chemistry or biology preferred.
• Prefers a high-volume environmental laboratory learning environment.
• Has an interest in learning about different methods, procedures, and techniques that go into analyzing drinking water and wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Preparing glassware and sample bottles for all sections of the laboratory following specific protocols
• Assisting laboratory staff as needed with filing of sample reports, log-in of samples, sorting of samples, packing, and unpacking coolers
• Cleaning sample bottles/vials and operating dishwasher as needed
• Verifying sample pH and turbidity
• Replenishing instrument water reservoirs as needed
• Preparing buffer solutions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed