WES Laboratory Intern - UNPAID
About The Position
The Division of Environmental Laboratory Sciences at the Wall Experiment Station (DELS/WES) is offering an internship to support its mission of protecting the health of the people, environment, and ecosystems of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. DELS/WES performs complex laboratory analyses on drinking water, watershed-surface waters, and other environmental samples for toxic organic and inorganic chemicals, including biological contaminants. The results inform public health protection actions and policies, including regulatory enforcement. This internship provides a growth-oriented opportunity for interns to develop analytical methods, gain real-world experience, and cultivate problem-solving skills by assisting DELS/WES chemists. Interns will also have opportunities to engage with scientists to investigate toxic chemicals and/or biological markers in the environment and their implications on population health, particularly in environmental justice communities.
Requirements
- Minimum Requirements: NONE
- The position will be on-site working in the Laboratory in Lawrence, MA.
- This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field.
- Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.
Nice To Haves
- Educational background/course work in at least one of the areas of chemistry, biology, environmental science, and/or chemical or environmental engineering.
- Laboratory experience that focuses on analytical methods is recommended.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing analytical methods using advanced analytical techniques (e.g., liquid/gas chromatography mass spectrometry) capable of measuring legacy and emerging chemical contaminants in environmental media such as drinking water, watershed-surface waters, fish/biological tissue, wastewater, biosolids, soil, sediment, and waste samples.
- Perform environmental sample analyses and generate laboratory data needed for site investigations, including regulatory compliance and enforcement activities.
- Develop documents and materials supporting quality control for the methods developed and/or Standard Operating Procedure(s).
- As time allows, engage in research activities to investigate the presence of toxic chemicals in the environment.
Benefits
- Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
- Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
