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- Assist with coordination of our regional Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Local Public Health agencies collaborative drinking water monitoring projects
- Participate in basic lab activities such as:
- logging received water samples
- preparing samples for bacteria and anion (nitrate, nitrite, fluoride, sulfate, chloride) analysis
- preparing water analysis kits
- preparing and analyzing water project data
- provide consultation to the public regarding sample analysis results, and referral to additional educational and assistance resources.
- Assist with community outreach and nitrate screening community events, occasionally evenings or weekends.
- Knowledge of lab, physical, chemical and biological risks and safety measures.
- Skill in analyzing problems and developing efficient and effective solutions.
- Skill in the use of computers, technology, custom lab instrumentation software and lab equipment.
- Ability to identify and address environmental conditions apt to effect integrity or quality of samples.
- Ability to develop and follow complex written and oral instructions.
- Ability to make legible handwritten entries on labels and laboratory records.
- Ability to interpret maps, technical equipment operation manuals and quality assurance manuals.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including the public.
- I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.
- Third or fourth year college student pursuing a degree in environmental science, public health, biology, chemistry or related field, or recent graduate.
- None of the above
Intern - Environmental Lab - Rochester, United States - Olmsted County, MN
Description
Salary: $17.00 HourlyLocation : Rochester, MN
Job Type: Provisional Full-Time
Job Number: SW RP
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 05/10/2024
Closing Date: 5/23/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours of Work: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Union: Non-Contract
Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Third or fourth year college student pursuing a degree in environmental science, public health, biology, chemistry or related field, or recent graduate.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Nature of Work
Under supervision of the Environmental Lab Manager and with technical guidance from the Environmental Lab Specialist. This internship will be a good fit for students interested in drinking water quality, chemistry and environmental science.
Examples of Work
Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Function:
24% or
Less
25% -
49%
50%-
74%
75% or
more
Office environment
X
Outdoors environment
X
Lab environment
X
Operate vehicle
X
Exposure to hazardous materials/chemicals/toxic
or caustic chemicals
X
Exposure to atmospheric conditions, weather,
extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid
X
Exposure to electrical current
X
Sitting
X
Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, handling,
feeling
X
Lifting up to 50 pounds
X
Repetitive hand movements
X
Typing/data entry
X
Talking, hearing
X
Operate vehicle
X
Close and distance vision, Depth Perception
X
Color vision
X
Accommodation, field of vision
X
Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)
X
Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force)
X
Medium effort (exert up to 50 pounds of force)
X
Proximity to moving, mechanical parts
X
An Equal Opportunity Employer
No benefits for positions less than one year duration and less than .50 full-time equivalency (FTE).
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I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.
You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the Environmental Lab Internship. Please select the answer that best describes your education and experience.