Paid Part-Time Wastewater Lab Intern

Town of Fairfield; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Fairfield’s Water Pollution Control Utility (WPCU) seeks a motivated Part-Time Intern to support the WPCF Laboratory with administrative tasks and project work. This paid internship offers exposure to SOPs, QA plans, and environmental compliance within a municipal wastewater facility.

Ideal for students in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related fields, the role emphasizes hands-on experience in laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and sample handling, with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in science, engineering, or equivalent.
• Second-year completion preferred.
• Available to commit to the full internship session.

Responsibilities

• Learn WPCF Laboratory operations and wastewater treatment basics.
• Assist with SOPs and QA program documents.
• Review procedures for accuracy with staff guidance.
• Research testing methods, equipment instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Organize laboratory records, calibration data, and documentation.
• Assist with environmental reporting and compliance data.
• Support special projects in wastewater treatment and monitoring.
• Complete projects with lab, operations, and admin staff.

Skills

Local government interest

Written & verbal communication

MS Word

Excel

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Lab practices

Water quality basics

Education

Undergraduate science/engineering degree

Second year completed

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Town of Fairfield’s Water Pollution Control Utility (WPCU) seeks a motivated Part-Time Intern to support the WPCF Laboratory with administrative tasks and project work. This paid internship offers exposure to SOPs, QA plans, and environmental compliance within a municipal wastewater facility.

Ideal for students in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related fields, the role emphasizes hands-on experience in laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and sample handling, with