Water Quality Microbiology Intern

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

Job summary

City Utilities in Springfield, MO is offering a Laboratory Assistant Intern (Micro) position. This part-time internship supports the Water Quality Laboratory under the Micro Supervisor, performing QA/QC, and assisting with microbiology analyses, RTCR compliance, and field sampling.

The role requires at least one year of college in Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology, with coursework in biology and water quality; driving license is required with potential Missouri boater’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year college with a major in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology is required.
• Must have completed coursework in General Biology I and II.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for microbial instrumentation (CAAS, microscopy, NT, PT, autoclave).
• Assist in research and analytical method development (wet chemistry, immunoassay, instrumental).
• Assist in authoring/revising SOPs.
• Provide backup support for Organic and Inorganic chemists.
• Enter data in LIMS and internal reporting software.

Skills

Microbiology

Chemistry

Safety procedures

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

One year college in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LIMS

Job description

City Utilities in Springfield, MO is offering a Laboratory Assistant Intern (Micro) position. This part-time internship supports the Water Quality Laboratory under the Micro Supervisor, performing QA/QC, and assisting with microbiology analyses, RTCR compliance, and field sampling.

The role requires at least one year of college in Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology, with coursework in biology and water quality; driving license is required with potential Missouri boater’s license.