Instrument Solutions Intern

Metro Water Recovery; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave Time

Job summary

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO, is seeking a part-time technician to support maintenance and calibration of analytical instruments and benchtop analyses. Work includes field and office duties for up to one year, 20–25 hours per week, with a focus on data analytics and research under senior staff.

The role is temporary, non-benefited, requiring basic lab knowledge, good communication, and ability to work in a team within an active wastewater environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of wastewater treatment processes.
• Good sampling and benchtop analysis techniques.
• General laboratory and office processes and procedures.
• MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, and calibrate in-process analytical instrumentation.
• Perform benchtop nutrient analyses.
• Record and analyze analytical and process data.
• Coordinate with operations and engineering staff.
• Assist with instrument trials and applied research projects.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Laboratory setting

Education

Three semesters of college coursework in physical/biological sciences or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

At Metro, we help you be your best so we can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region’s health and environment.

Description

This is a part-time assignment that will include field and office work. Hours worked can range between 20 - 25 hours for a period of up to one year, depending on workload and availability of the selected candidate.

Temporary, non-benefited technical position to work exclusively on maintenance and calibration of analytical process control and monitoring instrumentation, benchtop analysis, data analytics, and research efforts. The candidate will work as part of an analytical team executing work under the direction of Technology and Innovation Staff.

Examples of Duties

• Clean, perform maintenance procedures and calibrate in-process analytical instrumentation
• Perform benchtop nutrient analyses
• Record and analyze analytical and process data
• Coordinate and communicate with other operations and engineering staff
• Assist with instrument trials and applied research projects

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic understanding of Wastewater treatment processes
• Good sampling and benchtop analysis techniques
• General laboratory and office processes and procedures
• MS Office software

Skilled At

• Good written and oral communication
• Working in a laboratory setting

Ability To

• Ability to follow procedures and best management practices while practicing good judgement
• Learn multiple different instrument interfaces, configurations, settings, and applications
• Follow workflows and procedures
• Multitask and complete work in a timely manner
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment

Education

Minimum of three semesters of college education with demonstrated academic performance in coursework in the physical and/or biological sciences, civil and/or environmental engineering fields.

Working Conditions

Typical Work Environment

Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment

Body Position Demands

• Standing
• Walking
• Climbing stairs
• Climbing ladders
• Reaching forward and overhead
• Balancing
• Object handling
• Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping
• Operating controls
• Sitting
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Typing
• Fine hand coordination

Physical Demands

Max Weight Lifted: 80 lbs

Max Weight Carried: 45 lbs

Max Force Pushed: 54 lbs

Max Force Pulled: 6 lbs

Sensory Requirements

Wide field of view; Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far

Metro Water Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants for employment with Metro Water Recovery must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Metro Water Recovery Temporary Employees Are Eligible To Receive

• Sick Leave Time

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01

After reviewing the job posting and the working conditions for this position, are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

02

This position includes both laboratory and field work in an active wastewater treatment environment. Are you comfortable working outdoors, around industrial equipment, and in varying weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

03

How many credit hours have you successfully completed?

• Required Question