College Intern - Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering

• Sample and analyze water, wastewater, and related substances for BOD, nutrients, metals, and microanalysis
• Gain knowledge of basic chemistry and biology principles
• Gain knowledge of laboratory safety regulations
• Work with computerized equipment
• Provide professional support such as tracking and charting citywide performance measures; developing tracking methods and gathering performance data.
• Perform self-reading as assigned, correcting errors as they are found.
• Conduct special studies in conjunction with a project, analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon studies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform related work as required

Enrollment as a Senior in an accredited college or university in a major relating to Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or Microbiology

Required: A Resumé must be uploaded with the application to be considered for this position.

• Skill in the use of personal computers and standard office equipment
• Knowledge of common laboratory safety measures
• Knowledge of standard laboratory principles, terminology, materials, and equipment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
• Keyboarding skills
• Ability to promptly and effectively complete tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other City employees and the general public
• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations
• The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards
• The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination).  Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone.  Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders.  Test times and locations to be announced.