What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Environmental Lab position at Waste Management?
Job Summary
Interacts with and conducts various duties and responsibilities for one or more functional teams in order to develop new skills and learn new areas of the business. Interns gain practical experience, relevant to their field of study, prior to college graduation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.
- Uses problem solving skills, determines problems, and understand fundamental parts of the problem.
- Conducts analysis as directed, and prepares and delivers insights and recommendations based on analysis.
- Synthesizes findings and draws conclusions from analyses and makes oral / written recommendations to supervisor and / or manager.
- Executes tasks directly related to functional projects and / or process improvements.
- Communicates issues and roadblocks related to areas of responsibility.
- Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as sampling, testing, and measuring, using electronic equipment.
- Assists in the functioning of the laboratory by : Maintaining and replenishing laboratory supplies of stock solutions, glassware, and general laboratory equipment; Installing and setting up of instruments and equipment; and Making periodic inspections of equipment and performing routine preventive maintenance work.
Internship Details
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Education : Interns must have a High school diploma or GED (accredited) AND be pursuing a Bachelor's degree (accredited) in a field of study relevant to the internship. Completed Course Work Hours : 60.0
Experience : No prior work experience required.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
None required.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
None required.
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is : office setting.
