What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Co-Op Intern - MWD La Verne #604430511 position at CAL POLY POMONA FOUNDATION?
Undergraduate Co-Op Opportunity
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, La Verne
Chemistry Compliance Team
Company Name: Metropolitan Water District Position Title: Chemistry Co-Op Intern
Position Type: Part-Time, Year-Round Salary: $20.00 per hour
Work Period: Starting January 2025 # of Positions: 1
Requisition #: 604430511 Deadline to Apply: February 5, 2025 5pm
Program Enrollment
Before applying for this position, student applicants must complete the online Cal Poly Pomona Cooperative Education Program interest form if they have not yet done so in the past.
Application Procedure
Current sophomore or junior status with approximately two years remaining before graduation is required. To apply and be considered for this position, students MUST complete/submit all the items below:
- Apply online (keyword: MWD, LV)
Please save/download via PDF your filled-out application before quitting the online application.
- Cover letter (1 page only)
- Resume
- Availability Form
- Current unofficial transcripts including related courses, grades, and estimated graduation date.
Please email to co-op@cpp.edu the required 5 items above. Please indicate requisition # above on your application documents.
Position Description
Metropolitan’s Water Quality Section, Chemistry Unit, and Chemistry Compliance Team has one (1) opening. This position will require a time commitment of approximately 12-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, preferably, in four-hour blocks of time or more. For the summer months, up to 40 hours/week may be arranged.
Duties
Under the guidance of professional chemists on the Chemistry Compliance Team, the selected Co-Op intern will provide technical support in the chemistry compliance laboratory. The intern will assist with sample preparation, water quality testing, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) data entry and recordkeeping, and general laboratory housekeeping.
Required Skills and/or Coursework
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited four-year degree program in Chemistry, Biology, or other Science related majors. A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or better in relevant major coursework (i.e., chemistry, mathematics, physics, etc.) is required. Sophomore or junior status with approximately two years remaining before graduation is required.
Desirable Skills and Abilities
- Experience working with chemicals in the laboratory
- Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions
- Strong knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry
- Experience using computer software in a Microsoft Windows environment
- Familiarity with laboratory measurements and measurement techniques
- Knowledge of general laboratory calculations
- Must be a self-motivated team worker with the ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
Work Location La Verne, California (Water Quality Laboratory)
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Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
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