Student Assistant Co-Op Intern- Biology #621205960

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Employment Services

Undergraduate Co-Op Opportunity

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, La Verne

Reservoir Management Team

Company Name:    Metropolitan Water District                                   Position Title:   Biology Co-Op                                                                                                                                                          Intern

Position Type:        Part-Time, Year-Round                                             Salary Type:      $20.00 per hour

Work Period:          Starting June 2025                                                   No. of Positions:        1

Requisition #:      621205960                                                              Deadline to Apply:   Friday 5/2/2025,                                                                                                                by 5pm or until  enough qualified                                                                                                                              applications received. 

Program Enrollment

Before applying for this position, student applicants must complete only once 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:

1.       Apply online (keyword: MWD, LV)

Please save/download via PDF your filled-out application before quitting the online application.

2.       Cover letter (1 page only)

3.       Resume

4.       Availability Form

5.       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, Microbiology Unit, Reservoir Management Team has one opening for Biology/Microbiology/Environmental Biology majors. This position will require a time commitment of approximately 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, in four-hour blocks of time or more per shift. 

Duties

Under the guidance of the Reservoir Management Team staff, the selected co-op student will provide support to the algae monitoring and management program. The student will assist in the processing of samples for analysis, data entry, and algae culture maintenance.

Required Skills and/or Coursework

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited four-year degree program in Biology/Microbiology/Environmental Biology. A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or better in relevant major coursework (i.e., biology/microbiology) is required. Sophomore or junior status with approximately two years remaining before graduation is preferred.

Desirable Skills and Abilities

·         Course work and/or experience in microbiology labs

·         Computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel

·         Good organizational skills

·         Works effectively and stays on task under minimal supervision.

Work Location:  La Verne, California (Water Quality Laboratory)

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.

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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