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Monterey One Water · 1 week ago

Laboratory Intern

Monterey, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

1+ years exp

Monterey One Water is looking to add a student intern who is eager to learn and ready to help in their Laboratory. The Laboratory Intern will work under supervision, assisting with sample preparation, collection, and general laboratory tasks to gain experience in the laboratory field.

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Responsibilities

Assists professional staff by preparing reagents and glassware needed for bacteriological, biochemical, or related laboratory procedures which require minimal scientific judgment and observation

Assists with the collection of samples in the on-site and in the field and prepares the samples for laboratory analysis; records on a daily log; inputs data into computers and other automated recordkeeping systems according to standardized procedures; prepares and processes samples using prescribed methods such a labeling, concentration, centrifugation, filtration, and other methods

Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, balances, automatic syringes, pipettes, water baths, and others

Maintains accurate records for quality control

Maintains strict safety standards

Maintains and takes inventory of laboratory supplies

Maintains a variety of permanent and portable sampling equipment

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Laboratory methodsLaboratory equipment careSafety precautionsBasic chemistry principlesBasic biology principlesSample collectionRecord keepingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem recognition

Required

Must be a college student

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade

One year of experience working in a college laboratory environment, i.e. chemistry, biology, or a closely related field

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's license and be insurable with the Agency's insurance at the standard rate, and continue to meet the established driving standards as a condition of employment for this position

Knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures

Knowledge of use and care of laboratory equipment

Knowledge of proper safety precautions and procedures

Knowledge of purpose and use of computers and other automated equipment and standard applications software

Knowledge of names, uses and care of common types of laboratory equipment, methods and materials used in laboratory cleaning work

Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and aseptic techniques

Knowledge of basic practices and methods of laboratory testing and analysis

Knowledge of basic understanding of operation maintenance and care of wastewater pumping and treatment equipment

Knowledge of principles used in the safe operation, care and maintenance of laboratory equipment

Knowledge of laboratory and plant safety methods and procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment

Knowledge of use and capabilities of computers, automated equipment and standard applications software

Knowledge of basic principles of chemistry, biology, and related sciences

Knowledge of basic principles and methods used in chemical, biological and physical testing and analysis

Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation

Ability to learn chemicals and equipment used in water quality analysis

Ability to collect samples at a variety of sites and in varying conditions

Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment and instruments

Ability to read and interpret a variety of meters, gauges, and recording charts

Ability to maintain and update records and logs

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Ability to recognize unusual, inefficient or dangerous operating conditions

Ability to concentrate for extended periods

Ability to organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines

Ability to operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment, specialized software application programs, including word processing and spreadsheet software

Ability to use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing

Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment including ability to accept constructive criticism from co-workers

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and/or walk distances (1 or more miles): 30 min up to 8 hrs per day

Physical ability to safely lift 60 pounds to waist level: this requirement includes bending at knees to facilitate proper lifting techniques: 1 min up to 15 min per day

Physical ability to perform multiple work activities requiring a significant level of physical and mental coordination, such as accurate measuring, repair and calibration of instruments, computer keyboard: 1 hr up to 8 hrs per day

Physical ability to use hands to hold, shake, twist laboratory equipment during analysis; distinguish visually color, shape, size, and number; and distinguish visually measurements as small as millimeter and a milliliter

Physical ability to read literature and computer screens and ability to detect subtle color changes which are encountered in routine chemical analyses: 30 min up to 8 hrs per day

Physical ability to quickly and automatically respond to emergency and safety situations: 1 min up to 2 hrs per day