Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking two (2) Environmental Laboratory Interns to provide a supporting role in the function of the Combined Water Lab. This lab provides analyses on samples ranging from source water, drinking water, and wastewater to power plant cooling tower water, groundwater and even soil. The Laboratory Services team, which consists of 30 employees with both utility and analytical experience, supports Colorado Springs Utilities' core value of providing safe and reliable services to our rate payers. In support of regulatory compliance, we operate 365 days a year with over 12,000 samples collected and analyzed annually.
In this Internship you will gain experience in the following areas:
- Provide a supporting role in generating accurate and quality data
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Support Environmental Scientists with sample preparation for a variety of analyses
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Work within regulatory requirements for the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts
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Weighing, measuring, pipetting and other basic laboratory duties
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Basic water analysis including pH, Turbidity and Alkalinity
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Clean glassware according to method specifications
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Help support safe laboratory practices
Who You Are... Prospective interns must be in an undergraduate or graduate degree program pursuing Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline. Preferred candidates will have completed one year of general chemistry and have prior experience in a laboratory setting. This individual should be a critical thinker, who can extract information from data while maintaining strong attention to quality, detail, and accuracy. Candidates that demonstrate professional demeanor and education curiosity will excel within our organization.
What does this opportunity offer? Supporting our laboratory will provide insight into what it takes to deliver quality, timely and accurate data in a collaborative and consultative environment, designed to protect the environment, citizens and public health. This position will afford you the opportunity to work in a progressive laboratory and work with a dynamic group of scientists making a difference for the community of Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Utilities
121 S Tejon - 5th Floor
Colorado Springs
Colorado United States
www.csu.org
