Paid Lab Internship: Wastewater Analysis

Central-Contra-Costa-Sanitary-District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Central San seeks a Laboratory Internship - Laboratory Assistant in Martinez, CA. Six-month commitment, on-site 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, $40.00 per hour. Eligible candidates are college juniors/seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates within 12 months.

Responsibilities include analyzing wastewater samples (chemical, physical, biological, microbiological) and supporting project work, literature reviews, data analysis, and reporting. Questions to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or engineering.
• Prior lab experience preferred.
• Enrolled as junior/senior/graduate or recent graduate within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, physical, biological, and microbiological analyses of wastewater and byproducts.
• Assist staff with projects, sample collection and analysis.
• Operate simple laboratory instruments and associated computers.
• Prepare reports and presentations; assist with data analysis and reduction.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Sample handling

Data analysis

Literature search

Education

Pursuing degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology/microbiology/engineering

Recent graduate (within 12 months)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Laboratory computers

Job description

Central San seeks a Laboratory Internship - Laboratory Assistant in Martinez, CA. Six-month commitment, on-site 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, $40.00 per hour. Eligible candidates are college juniors/seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates within 12 months.

Responsibilities include analyzing wastewater samples (chemical, physical, biological, microbiological) and supporting project work, literature reviews, data analysis, and reporting. Questions to [e-mail].