Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Part-Time, RVCC Water Quality Intern *
Branchburg, NJ
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $15/hrRaritan Valley Community College is a highly ranked institution in New Jersey, dedicated to serving the community and promoting environmental stewardship. They are hiring interns to assist with water quality sampling and analysis in their Water Quality Testing Laboratory, providing training and opportunities to engage in research projects.
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Responsibilities
Assist with water quality sampling and analysis through RVCC's Water Quality Testing Laboratory
Collect samples from streams and other water bodies on campus and in the local community
Analyze samples for nitrogen, phosphorus, and bacterial concentrations in the lab
Participate in a research project related to downstream transport of cyanotoxins from harmful algal blooms in the Raritan River Basin
Receive training on lab instruments that analyze for nitrogen and phosphorus and the procedure for measuring bacteria
Communicate and coordinate with research collaborators under faculty supervision
Maintain an inventory of lab supplies and contact vendors to obtain price quotations
Establish written protocols for laboratory analyses and document and troubleshoot instrument performance
Provide periodic status updates to their supervisor and document their work through spreadsheets, written reports, and photographs/videos
Assist in preparing grant proposals and/or outreach to local environmental organizations to solicit new business for the lab
Present research results at conferences and workshops
Qualification
Required
Current RVCC student or recent RVCC alumnus/alumna
Interest in environmental science and/or ecology, including topics such as water quality, stream and ecosystem health, stream restoration, watershed management, etc
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions
Good working knowledge of word processing and basic spreadsheet programs and functions
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and in small groups
Preferred
Prior experience collecting environmental samples in the field a plus
Prior experience with laboratory analytical equipment a plus
Mechanical and/or field experience/skill a plus
Benefits
Attractive benefits package
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