MWRA · 3 days ago
Intern, Chemistry, Quality Assurance/Field Operations
Southborough, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19/hr - $22/hrMWRA is dedicated to delivering high-quality drinking water and protecting public resources. They are seeking a Chemistry intern to assist with water quality data acquisition, sample collection, and laboratory testing, contributing to the mission of public health and environmental protection.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Assistance in remote sensing and acquisition of water quality data via in-reservoir buoys and on-line sensors
Assistance with calibration and deployment of sondes for water quality monitoring
Assistance with collection and analysis of samples for several collections including but not limited to:
Daily sampling at various MWRA treatment, transmission and distribution facilities
Daily laboratory testing of various water quality parameters from source and finished drinking water samples
Water quality complaint investigations, sampling and analysis
Occasional special projects including but not limited to pipeline sampling & testing
Additional duties may include laboratory analysis of samples for routine and special water quality projects, long term trend data analysis, and troubleshooting failed equipment
Conduct unsupervised bench top repairs to a buoy-based remote under water profiler
Assist in upkeep and calibration of remote under water profiler and sondes within the Wachusett Reservoir
Assist in the calibration and maintenance of water quality monitoring analyzers within the MWRA system
Perform field water quality testing, as required
Assist in the collection of water quality samples, as needed
Assist with the maintenance and calibration field and laboratory testing equipment
Perform related duties as required
Qualification
Required
The job requires frequently lifting and/or moving up to 10-pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50-pounds. Items include sample coolers, sondes, and depth samplers
The job includes work on or near an open reservoir in all weather conditions, and the ability to swim is desirable but not required
Must have a valid driver's license
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Access
The preferred candidate will be at least a junior in a college degree program in civil or environmental engineering, chemical engineering, electrical or mechanical engineering with some chemistry background
The ideal candidate should have excellent chemistry laboratory skills as acquired through collegiate coursework or experience
Company
MWRA
MWRA supplies some of the best drinking water in the country and provides wastewater treatment services to over 3 million people in eastern and central Massachusetts.
Founded in 1985
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase