Laboratory Internship - South Tahoe Public Utility District : Job Details

Salary: $25.33 HourlyLocation : South Lake Tahoe, CAJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 2025-2Department: LaboratoryOpening Date: 01/13/2025Closing Date: 1/29/2025 11:59 PM PacificJob SummaryUnder the supervision of the Lab Director and Lab Technicians, the Lab Intern will perform physical and chemical tests on environmental samples, drinking water and wastewater. They will work in the field collecting samples and help in overall Lab maintenance.Shift & Hours: 8 hour days, 2-4 days per week. Work schedule can change from week to week. Applicants are encouraged to visit the lab at STPUD. To make an appointment or for more details about the internship, contact Dan Arce at (530) ###-#### or Essential Functions

Collect drinking water, sewage water, well, stream, reservoirs, groundwater and soil samples.

Conduct tests in the lab and field. Tests may include: pH, Electrical Conductivity, Chlorine Residual, Turbidity, Suspended Solids, Settleable Solids, Alkalinity, and BOD.

Log and preserve samples.

Pack and ship Laboratory samples.

Prepare Laboratory reagents.

Clean-up work.

Education & Experience Requirements The ideal applicant is a college student with a major in biology, chemistry or related field with some laboratory experience. Proficiency RequirementsThe applicant must have had, and passed with a grade of B or better, at least one semester of college level classes in Biology and / or Chemistry which include laboratory sessions.Applicant must be competent in algebra.Temporary Assignment01 What do you hope you will be doing in five years? 02 Tell us about a specific accomplishment, scholastic or otherwise, about which you are proud. 03 What made you want to study science? 04 Describe any experience you may have working outdoors. Required Question