Water Quality Laboratory Intern
About The Position
As a part of our dynamic seasonal water quality sampling program, you will be working with volunteers from Long Island Sound shoreline communities. You will learn about water quality monitoring and processing samples in our lab located in Larchmont, NY. The position will assist in data analysis and the development of figures, maps, and tables for reports. This position will primarily involve time in the laboratory and office. Laboratory work will include calibration of both lab and field instruments, bacteria measurements using IDEXX methods, logging analytical results, preparation of standards and reagents, and general laboratory maintenance. In the office there will be research work associated with water quality monitoring. The Water Quality Laboratory Intern will occasionally work with volunteers in the laboratory. The intern will also work closely with monitoring groups participating in the Unified Water Study. There will be opportunities to participate in fieldwork if the intern is interested.
Requirements
- Excellent organizational skills, experience working with data, and strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory Experience (educational and/or professional)
- Ability to work independently and prioritize daily tasks to meet program goals
- Strong communications skills
- Ability to work with and coordinate all types of people mixed together in a group setting
- Science education and a passion for protecting and restoring water quality
Responsibilities
- Calibration of both lab and field instruments
- Bacteria measurements using IDEXX methods
- Logging analytical results
- Preparation of standards and reagents
- General laboratory maintenance
- Research work associated with water quality monitoring
- Assist in data analysis
- Development of figures, maps, and tables for reports
- Work with volunteers in the laboratory
- Work closely with monitoring groups participating in the Unified Water Study
- Participate in fieldwork if interested
Benefits
- Reimbursement for approved work-related travel is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
