Water Quality Lab Intern: Microbiology & Field Analysis

City Utilities of Springfield; Blackman (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City Utilities of Springfield is seeking an intern to support the Microbiology Lab. The role involves assisting with microbiology analyses, QA/QC, and data management in a dynamic water-quality environment.

The internship requires enrollment in a degree program (minimum one year of college in chemistry, biology, or microbiology) and a willingness to learn. Schedule is 20–25 hours per week during school semesters and up to 40 hours in summer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of college in Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology.
• Must be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program.
• Basic knowledge of environmental sciences and water quality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support microbiology analyses and QA/QC for data reliability.
• Assist in SOP authoring and revision for lab procedures.
• Handle data entry in LIMS and generate worksheets.
• Provide field and lab support as part of laboratory operations.

Skills

Microbiology

Data entry

Laboratory safety

Education

One year college in Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology

Tools

LIMS

CAAS

Microscopy

MS Office

AI-enabled apps

Job description

City Utilities of Springfield is seeking an intern to support the Microbiology Lab. The role involves assisting with microbiology analyses, QA/QC, and data management in a dynamic water-quality environment.

The internship requires enrollment in a degree program (minimum one year of college in chemistry, biology, or microbiology) and a willingness to learn. Schedule is 20–25 hours per week during school semesters and up to 40 hours in summer.