What are the responsibilities and job description for the 6-MONTH INTERNSHIP position at The Laboratory at the South Tahoe Public Utility District?
Under the supervision of the Lab Director and Lab Technicians, the Lab Intern will perform physical and chemical tests on environmental samples, drinking water and wastewater. They will work in the field collecting samples and help in overall Lab maintenance. Shift & Hours : 8 hour days, 2-4 days per week. Work schedule can change from week to week.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the lab at STPUD. To make an appointment or for more details about the internship, contact Dan Arce at (530) 543-6231 or darce@stpud.us. Essential Functions Collect drinking water, sewage water, well, stream, reservoirs, groundwater and soil samples. Conduct tests in the lab and field. Tests may include : pH, Electrical Conductivity, Chlorine Residual, Turbidity, Suspended Solids, Settleable Solids, Alkalinity, and BOD. Log and preserve samples. Pack and ship Laboratory samples.
Prepare Laboratory reagents. Clean-up work. Education & Experience Requirements The ideal applicant is a college student with a major in biology, chemistry or related field with some laboratory experience. Proficiency Requirements The applicant must have had, and passed with a grade of B or better, at least one semester of college level classes in Biology and / or Chemistry which include laboratory sessions. Applicant must be competent in algebra. Salary $25.33 Hourly Location South Lake Tahoe, CA Job Type Seasonal Job Number 2025-2 Department Laboratory Opening Date 01 / 13 / 2025 Closing Date 1 / 29 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
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