Water Quality Intern: Lab & Sample Analysis

American Water Co.; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Short Hills, New Jersey invites applications for a Water Quality Internship. This role focuses on supporting staff with service line material record research for lead and galvanized service replacements, while gaining hands-on lab exposure and field sampling experience.

The position involves collecting water quality samples, preparing them for laboratory shipment, performing key chemical analyses, and assisting with lead/copper reporting and routine lab operations.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an Environmental Science, Chemistry or Biology undergraduate degree program from an accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Implement the day-to-day collection of water quality samples.
• Prepare samples for UPS shipment to laboratory.
• Perform wet chemistry analyses such as Hardness, Alkalinity, Turbidity and Flow Cam.
• Conduct & monitor lead and copper sampling.
• Assist in report preparation and lead and copper results to customer.
• Assist in day-to-day operation and maintenance of laboratory.

Education

Enrollment in Environmental Science, Chemistry or Biology undergraduate degree program

Job description

American Water in Short Hills, New Jersey invites applications for a Water Quality Internship. This role focuses on supporting staff with service line material record research for lead and galvanized service replacements, while gaining hands-on lab exposure and field sampling experience.

The position involves collecting water quality samples, preparing them for laboratory shipment, performing key chemical analyses, and assisting with lead/copper reporting and routine lab operations.