Wastewater Lab Tech - Summer Intern

EPCOR • Litchfield Park, AZ

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About The Position

At EPCOR, we are committed to serving our communities while developing the next generation of utility professionals. As a Laboratory Technician Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting water and wastewater laboratory operations in a regulated environment where accuracy, safety, and teamwork are critical.
This full‑time, paid summer internship provides an opportunity to learn laboratory testing techniques, water quality monitoring, and data management while working closely with laboratory staff and plant operators. Your work will help support safe, compliant water and wastewater treatment operations and contribute to protecting public health and the environment.
Internship Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a technical, environmental, chemistry, biology, or water‑related academic program
• Interest in learning about water and wastewater laboratory operations
• Basic understanding of laboratory practices and equipment, or willingness to learn
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate data and documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and follow direction from mentors
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Dependability, professionalism, and a desire to develop hands‑on technical skills

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic laboratory analyses such as turbidity, chlorine residual, temperature, pH, and total suspended solids under supervision
• Gain exposure to more advanced laboratory analyses including chemical oxygen demand, biochemical oxygen demand, total trihalomethanes (TTHM), total and dissolved carbon, and fecal coliform
• Learn and assist with process control laboratory tests such as settled volume index, mixed liquor suspended solids, percent solids concentration, and microscopic examinations
• Collect, handle, and transport water and wastewater samples within treatment facilities following established safety and quality procedures
• Maintain laboratory records and documentation related to quality assurance, quality control, and laboratory data
• Support data entry and reporting using computer systems and established databases
• Work collaboratively with laboratory staff, plant operators, and mentors to support daily operations
• Follow all safety protocols and demonstrate safe laboratory and field practices
• Support other projects and responsibilities as requested

What This Job Offers

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