Water Lab Intern

Norman, Ok; Norman (OK); In loco; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

This is a Permanent Part Time (Non-Exempt) Lab Intern role in an Oklahoma laboratory and water treatment setting. It requires 20 hours per week with most shifts Monday–Wednesday between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

The position involves assisting the lab technician and manager with sample collection and analysis, instrumentation calibration and maintenance, data entry and reporting, plus lab cleaning, reagent prep, inventory, and handling citizen inquiries.

Competenze

• One year of college or vocational/technical school or laboratory experience.
• Completion of one course in microbiology is preferred.
• A college degree is preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and satisfactory driving record; must obtain an OK Department of Environmental Quality Water Lab Operator's Certification Class C within six months; Class B license preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist lab tech and lab manager with sample collection, sample analysis, instrument calibration and maintenance, data entry and reporting.
• Lab cleaning, reagent prep, lab organization, inventory upkeep, addressing citizen concerns, and other tasks as assigned.
• Practice laboratory safety and conduct themselves in a safe and courteous manner while in the field.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Formazione

College coursework / vocational training

Laboratory experience

Microbiology course

College degree preferred

Strumenti

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Type: Permanent Part Time (Non-Exempt)

Shift: 20 hours per week

Recruitment Period: Open Until Filled

Job Description

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience: One year of college or vocational/technical school or laboratoryexperience.Completionofonecourseinmicrobiologyispreferred.Acollegedegreeispreferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: ValidOklahoma Driver'sLicenseand satisfactorydrivingrecord.Must obtainan OklahomaDepartment of Environmental Quality Water Lab Operator's Certification Class C within six (6) months of employment. Class B Water OperatorLaboratoryLicensepreferred.
• Knowledge: Generalchemistry,microbiology,laboratorysafety.Computersoftware applications including, but notlimitedtoMicrosoftOutlook,Excel,Word,andAccess.
• Skills: UseofMicrosoftExcel, Word,and Access.Interpersonalskills necessary to effectively interactwith internal staff, the public, and other departmental staff ina courteous and friendly manner.Ability to pay attention to detail, notice when something is abnormal, and bring it to attention.Attentive; work independently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential Functions: This position will be responsible for assisting the lab tech and labmanagerwithsamplecollection, sample analysis, instrument calibration, instrument maintenance, data entry andreporting, lab cleaning, reagent prep, lab organization, inventory upkeep, addressing citizen concerns, and other tasks as assigned.Lab intern is required to practice laboratory safety and conduct themselves in a safe and courteous manner while in the field.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a laboratory and water treatment plant environment; however, time is spentoutdoorsorinthefield(wellhouses,distribution,propertiesrequestingassistance)approximately50%ofthetime. Exposure to temperature extremes, dirt, dust, noise, etc. are expected approximately 35-50% of the time.

Mental and Physical Abilities

Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions; to work in a laboratory and interpret laboratory methods. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with interruptions associated with answering phone or assisting the public with sample delivery; to lift and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lb.) materials occasionally.Moderate mobility; duties are usually performedbycombinations of sitting, squatting, standing and walking, climbing stairs; repetitive entry and exit of a vehicle. Long periods of standingis required.Ability to maintainregular,predictableand punctualattendance.

Additional Information

Selected applicant must pass background investigation, physical examination, and drug screen. The work period of 20 hours per week is flexible, but is expected to be mostly completed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday sometime during the hours between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.