Position Title: Laboratory Intern

Location: Palm Desert, California

Hours Required: Part-time, [20-40 hours/week] (flexible scheduling available)

Compensation: $16.50/hour

About the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD):

At Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), our mission is to meet the water-related needs of the people through dedicated employees, providing high quality water at a reasonable cost. As a multifaceted agency, CVWD delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes conservation.

If you are interested in making an impact in your community while gaining real-world career experience in the water industry, CVWD invites you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity.

• Hands-on experience with lab documentation, basic microbiological and wet chemistry analyses
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the laboratory and environmental services fields.
• Opportunities to make a direct impact in your community through meaningful work.
• Exposure to government operations within a special district.

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is seeking university students willing to gain knowledge in supporting the Lab functions of the District’s Environmental Services department.

This position would include career development with exposure to updating documentation for The Nelac Institute (TNI) Standards, including digital document control, and upkeep of chemical inventory for laboratory information management system (LIMS). Internship to include hands-on training in basic microbiological and wet chemistry analyses routinely performed by entry level laboratory positions.

Knowledge, skills and abilities preferred for the Laboratory intern are: Science background preferred with knowledge of Word, Excel, and typing skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Students should either be junior level or above as an undergraduate student, or graduate student. An internship may also be granted if graduation from university has occurred within one year or less.

• Students/graduates should be available to work an average of 20 hours per week.
• May only participate in the internship for up to two semesters/quarters.
• An internship may only be for either the summer or school year.
• Interns must provide copy of current schedule that includes college level or proof of graduation.

How to Apply:

Application Review:

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the District should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver’s license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process.