Part-Time Environmental Lab Intern — Flexible Hours

City-of-Fairfield,-Ct; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Town of Fairfield’s Water Pollution Control Utility (WPCU) seeks a motivated Part-Time Intern to assist the WPCF Laboratory with administrative and technical projects. You will support SOP development, QA documentation, recordkeeping, and environmental reporting under supervision.

Ideal candidates are students in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related fields seeking hands-on wastewater lab exposure and municipal regulatory experience.

Qualifications

• Interest in learning about local government, utility services, wastewater treatment, and environmental protection.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as with staff.
• Ability to handle confidential municipal records.
• Basic familiarity with laboratory practices through coursework.
• Basic understanding of water quality and wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Learn about WPCF Laboratory operations and how a wastewater treatment facility works.
• Help develop, update, format, and organize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Help develop and maintain Quality Assurance Program Plans (QAPPs) and other quality documents.
• Review laboratory procedures for accuracy and organization under guidance.
• Research laboratory testing methods, equipment instructions, and environmental requirements.
• Organize and update laboratory records, testing methods, equipment information, and calibration records.
• Assist with environmental reporting and compliance information.
• Observe and assist with wastewater sampling, testing, and quality control under supervision.
• Participate in special projects related to wastewater treatment, environmental monitoring, and laboratory quality.
• Work with laboratory, operations, and administrative staff to complete assigned projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Education

Second year completed

Pursuing degree in sciences/engineering/utilities

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Town of Fairfield’s Water Pollution Control Utility (WPCU) seeks a motivated Part-Time Intern to assist the WPCF Laboratory with administrative and technical projects. You will support SOP development, QA documentation, recordkeeping, and environmental reporting under supervision.

Ideal candidates are students in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related fields seeking hands-on wastewater lab exposure and municipal regulatory experience.