Student Intern (Quality Assurance & Environmental Laboratory)

Orange County Sanitation District•Fountain Valley, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is hiring a Student Intern in its Quality Assurance & Sampling group. Under close supervision, the intern will perform a variety of laboratory-related duties, including supporting supply and inventory management, sample distribution, equipment maintenance and calibration, document archiving, SharePoint site work, and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) tasks. The intern will attend team meetings and provide updates, and may perform other tasks as needed. The internship runs concurrently with school and requires 15–20 hours of on-site work each week, typically Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with flexibility as needed. OC San allows flexibility during final exam periods. Undergraduate students are paid $21.00 per hour; graduate students are paid $24.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Be a full-time college student of at least junior level, in good standing, in a bachelor's or graduate degree program in a field related to OC San's activities.
Valid California Class C Driver's License.
Be enrolled full-time at a college or university, be in good standing, and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better.
Have at least one year of school remaining.
Provide verification of enrollment from the registrar's office indicating full-time enrollment and good standing before employment.
Provide a letter of recommendation from a professor, previous employer, or internship supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Effective learning and analytical skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to complete tasks in an organized and accurate manner.
Ability to show initiative and accountability when given assignments.
Ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently.
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint site design and development.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Experience with database and information management systems.
Knowledge of best practices related to laboratory procedures.
Ability to safely work with a variety of environmental samples.
A major in data science, chemistry, biology, ecology, environmental studies, or a related field.