STUDENT INTERN - LABORATORY

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

SIX MONTH INTERNSHIP

$40.00 per hour

Central San is an award-winning special district of the State of California that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services; recycled water production and distribution; and household hazardous waste collection.Our internships are six-month commitments, typically beginning in January and July. Interns are expected to work on-site in Martinez, California, for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. To be eligible, candidates must be an enrolled college junior (60 or more semester units), senior, graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months, and must be eligible to work in the United States.

LABORATORY INTERNSHIP

Laboratory Assistant

This position will be assigned to perform chemical, physical, biological, and microbiological analyses of wastewater and its byproducts. Duties include assisting staff with projects, sample collection and analysis, and operating simple laboratory instruments and associated computers. Duties may require research and assistance with project management and development. This position may also perform literature searches, compile scientific data, perform data analysis and reduction, and write reports and presentations. Preferred qualifications:Prior lab experience and pursuing a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or engineering.

Questions about our internship program or the application process can be directed to [e-mail].