Water Quality Intern - 2026
About The Position
Travels and collects water samples from designated MWCD reservoirs and process samples for Escherichia coli (E. coli) and other water quality parameters, under the guidance of the Water Quality Coordinator. Duties will involve water quality projects and assisting with interdepartmental projects, including MWCD Recreation, Trails, and Forestry departments as needed. Involvement with programs that MWCD promotes and fund including non-profit organizations such as Rural Action. Assist Water Quality Coordinator with projects in and around the MWCD reservoirs and across the District. Practices standard MWCD safety procedures in performing all job duties and assists other MWCD personnel as required, including boat operation. When appropriate, attends department and other organizational outreach events and meetings. Intern is required to have an Ohio Boaters Education Certificate in order to operate the MWCD watercraft for conservation projects.
Requirements
- Must have attained a four-year bachelor’s degree or be currently enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree program with emphasis on biology, environmental science, or related fields.
- Knowledge of, and experience in using established microbiology laboratory equipment and protocols, limnology field collecting gear and microscopes.
- Basic computer skills, including experience with Word and Excel, are required.
- Driver’s license valid in the State of Ohio.
- Ability to keep accurate records and good organizational skills
- The employee must possess a reasonable comfort level on boats and in lake water at wading depths.
- Must be insurable by the employer’s fleet insurance company.
- Good public communication skills are required.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel is required.
Nice To Haves
- Boater’s Education certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collects water samples at various MWCD reservoirs.
- Analyzes water samples for bacteria concentrations and other water quality constituents including blue-green algae.
- General laboratory duties include preparation of media and reagents, quality control of equipment and supplies, etc.
- Organizes and reports data results.
- Field work and data collection.
- Collaboration with outside research and projects.
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Career Level
Intern
