Lab Intern/high school (Intern I)
Location: Henrico Virginia
Description: County of Henrico Department of Public Utilities (Water Reclamation Facility) is currently interviewing Lab Intern/high school (Intern I) right now, this occupation will be placed in Virginia. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, March 25, 2013.
This is a high school leve! l Lab Intern for pay.
Henrico County offers a variety of hands-on internships performing a variety of responsible tasks relevant to the assigned department. Internships may be available many departments. For more information on the operations and functions of each department click here: www.co.henrico.va.us/departments.html . Essential Duties
This is a paid internship for high school students. Desired area of program study or degree: biology, chemistry or related field. GPA of at least 2.5. Work hours will be between 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday or Weekends 7:00 am - 4:30 pm. Intern will work for 29 hours or less per week.
This is a paid internship position working in the Water Reclamation Facility at the Department of Public Utilities. Intern will work in the Lab preparing glassware and samples for analysis, post results and perform basic clerical tasks. The intern will perform a wide variety of laboratory tests, employing basic to skilled laboratory ! techniques and using meters, balances, semi-to-fully-automated! lab equipment, and analytical instruments to perform routine to moderately difficult wet chemistry and bacteriological tests in strict accordance with regulated methods. Interns will prepare reagents and standards used in analytical procedures, conduct sample preparation through digestion, filtration and dilution. They will document all preparation in written and electronic log books and transfer analytical data from paper and electronic benchsheets into the Laboratory Information System (LIMS). Interns should have skills in basic math, ability to use calculator, and ability to follow instructions.
Interns will be trained and a laboratory coat will be furnised.
Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of County employees and citizens integral to the internship; excellent organization and research skills with the ability to collect and organize facts/! tasks effectively; excellent attention to details; excellent knowledge of and familiarity with computer systems with demonstrated proficiency in the use of a personal computer and common software products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point); ability to work multitask and manage priorities; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a part of a team; and ability to meet assigned deadlines.
Internships are intended to provide the intern with basic experiential exposure to a field of interest. The intern must bring a strong interest in the assigned department's mission and operations and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. The intern will receive training relevant to the assigned responsibilities and finish the internship having gained basic experience in various aspects of the operations of the assigned department as well as basic skills and industry knowledge. Internships may include extensive public contact. Internships may be an integra! l part of a team or may require the intern to work more independently. ! The intern will also learn how to work in a professional environment and have opportunities to network with department leaders and other professionals in the internship field. Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school junior or senior;
Experience: Relevant high school, advanced placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or specialty center classes (vocational or technical); relevant job or volunteer experience;
Or: Any equivalent combination education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the internship.
Check current listings online at: http://www.henricojobs.com/ . Read each current listing carefully for details specific to each internship. Additional Information
The Water Reclamation Facility is located at 9101 WRVA Road, Henrico, VA 23231.
The application process requires you to include a resume, a letter indicating why you are interested in this internship position and to in! dicate at least three learning goals related to the internship. You will also need to include an unofficial school transcript, GPA and two references. High School interns need to also include high school attendance record.
Internships may be paid or unpaid. If the internship is paid, an hourly rate will be indicated in the listing. Each internship posting will indicate if the position is for-credit or for-pay. Each posting will also indicate if it is open to high school, college-level or graduate-level students. All paid internship positions will work for 29 hours or less per week.
Check current listings online at: http://www.henricojobs.com/ . Read each current listing carefully for details specific to each internship.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment (including as an intern), including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or la! terally transfer an employee.
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If you were eligible to ! this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to County of Henrico Department of Public Utilities (Water Reclamation Facility).
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This occupation starts available on: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:34:01 GMT