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Cambrex

Analytical Chemistry Intern

Durham, NC

As a analytical chemistry intern, you may be involved with multiple aspects of R&D, chemistry ... Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: (Text Only)Must be a 2nd year student or above ...

Cambrex

Analytical Chemistry Intern

Durham, NC · On-site

Responsibilities As a analytical chemistry intern, you may be involved with multiple aspects of R&D ... Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements Must be a 2nd year student or above, currently ...

Cambrex

Analytical Chemistry Intern

Durham, NC · On-site

Responsibilities As a analytical chemistry intern, you may be involved with multiple aspects of R&D ... Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements Must be a 2nd year student or above, currently ...

Cambrex

Analytical Chemistry Intern

Durham, NC · On-site

Responsibilities As a analytical chemistry intern, you may be involved with multiple aspects of R&D ... Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements Must be a 2nd year student or above, currently ...

CK Associates

Water Quality Student Intern

Lake Charles, LA · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Our Water Quality Program has a student intern field technician position available in our Lake ... Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biology, Agriculture, or Fisheries;

CK Associates

Water Quality Student Intern

Lake Charles, LA · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Our Water Quality Program has a student intern field technician position available in our Lake ... Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biology, Agriculture, or Fisheries;

Rust-Oleum

R&D Co-Op - Fall

Pleasant Prairie, WI

$25/hr

Co-op/Intern students are treated as coatings chemists in training, with a focus on professional growth and skills development in a teamwork-based environment. Students work on and learn about a ...

Rust-Oleum

R&D Co-Op - Fall

Pleasant Prairie, WI · On-site

$25/hr

Co-op/Intern students are treated as coatings chemists in training, with a focus on professional growth and skills development in a teamwork-based environment. Students work on and learn about a ...

Kop-Coat, Inc.

R&D Co-Op - Fall

Pleasant Prairie, WI

$25/hr

Co-op/Intern students are treated as coatings chemists in training, with a focus on professional growth and skills development in a teamwork-based environment. Students work on and learn about a ...

Rust-Oleum

R&D Co-Op - Fall

Kenosha, WI

$25/hr

Co-op/Intern students are treated as coatings chemists in training, with a focus on professional growth and skills development in a teamwork-based environment. Students work on and learn about a ...

Rust-Oleum

R&D Co-Op - Fall

Pleasant Prairie, WI

$25/hr

Co-op/Intern students are treated as coatings chemists in training, with a focus on professional growth and skills development in a teamwork-based environment. Students work on and learn about a ...

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Chemistry Co-Op Student Intern - Chemistry Compliance Team #705072323

Chemistry Co-Op Student Intern - Chemistry Compliance Team #705072323

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.

Pomona, CA • On-site

$40K - $48K/yr

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY: The Metropolitan Water District's Water Quality Section is seeking one (1) Co-Op intern to join the Chemistry Compliance Team. This position requires a commitment of approximately 12-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Work should preferably be scheduled in blocks of at least four hours. During summer months, work times may be expanded up to 40 hours per week.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

  • Under the guidance of professional chemists, the selected Co-Op intern will provide technical support in the chemistry compliance laboratory. The intern will assist with sample preparation, water quality testing, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) data entry and recordkeeping, routine laboratory quality control activities, and general laboratory cleanliness and organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited four-year degree program in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or other related science major.
  • A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in relevant coursework (i.e., chemistry, mathematics, physics, etc.) is required.
  • Sophomore or junior status with approximately two years remaining before graduation is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience handling chemicals in the laboratory.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety practices.
  • Strong knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry principles.
  • Experience using computer software in a Microsoft Windows environment.
  • Familiarity with chemical/physical instrumentation, laboratory measurements and measurement techniques.
  • Knowledge of general laboratory calculations.
  • Self-motivated team player able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

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