Inorganic Chemistry Lab Intern

Job Posting

The Inorganic Chemistry Lab Intern will perform technical and routine tasks following the Kansas Department of Health and Environment standard operating procedures (SOPs) and EPA methods. This position will provide support to the Inorganic Chemistry Unit to prepare water samples for preservation and routine testing to meet EPA requirements.

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:April 23, 2025

Required documents uploaded by:April 23, 2025

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

About The Position

Who can apply: Anyone (External)

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time, the position is allowed up to 999 hours per year max

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Work Schedule: Flexible,Monday-Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: No

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $15.03
  
  

Internship Summary & Responsibilities

Internship Project Duties:

The internship position (K0241510)

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking an Inorganic Chemistry Lab Intern to join our Internship Program in the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories located in Topeka for the Summer of 2025.

This intern will perform technical and routine tasks following KDHE standard operating procedures (SOPs) and EPA methods. This position will provide support to the Inorganic Chemistry Unit to prepare water samples for preservation and routine testing to meet EPA requirements. This intern will also assist in determining the overall quality of recreational bodies of water throughout the state of Kansas in compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act. Responsibilities include sample set-up, preparation, testing and disposal, operating and maintaining basic laboratory equipment. Intern will also provide assistance to Organic Chemistry and Environmental Micro Units.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

The intern will aid the Inorganic Chemistry unit during the summer months due to increase number of samples to be analyzed. There are 1000 public water supplies that use KDHE for compliance monitoring. The intern with help analyze samples from these systems; as well as testing surface waters throughout the state of Kansas in compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act. Public Water systems are collecting source water samples to monitor for the presence of metals or toxins including lead and copper.

The intern will have the opportunity to learn about the following:

• Receiving, shipping, and testing water samples on a daily basis
• Perform regular lab maintenance lab checks
• Assist with sample preservation and sample prep
• Sample disposal and acid neutralization
• Monitor quality control
  
  

Learn more at: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/946/Chemistry-Lab

Qualifications

• Education:
• High School, GED.
• Licensing & Certification:
• Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• High School, GED.
• Currently enrolled in a college program.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in chemical lab testing.
• Ability to communicate in writing and in personal interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
• State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.
  

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Ashley Webb

Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov

Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

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