What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Internship position at Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission?
Description
The PVSC Analytical Lab is certified in many parameters with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP); BOD, CBOD, COD, TSS, Ammonia, Cyanide, all metals and many others. Samples are analyzed daily from the PVSC plant process as well as industrial monitoring samples, liquid waste acceptance and harbor study river waters. On average over 5,000 samples a month are analyzed for multiple parameters. The Intern will work with the samples from the chain of custody to proper disposal. He or she will learn the operation of LIMS and report writing.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science. Strong computer skills: word, excel. Be able to organize assigned workload and safety conscious.
This is a paid internship at $17/hour, for 35 hours per week over the 12-week program.
The PVSC Analytical Lab is certified in many parameters with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP); BOD, CBOD, COD, TSS, Ammonia, Cyanide, all metals and many others. Samples are analyzed daily from the PVSC plant process as well as industrial monitoring samples, liquid waste acceptance and harbor study river waters. On average over 5,000 samples a month are analyzed for multiple parameters. The Intern will work with the samples from the chain of custody to proper disposal. He or she will learn the operation of LIMS and report writing.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science. Strong computer skills: word, excel. Be able to organize assigned workload and safety conscious.
This is a paid internship at $17/hour, for 35 hours per week over the 12-week program.
Salary : $17