Job Description

Our team manages 50 drinking water projects in 20 states. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to support a few of the projects through laboratory testing and data acquisition and analysis.

Laboratory work primarily evaluates the corrosivity of a new source water on lead and copper coupons under different conditions, such as the presence of a corrosion inhibitor and blending different water sources. This work would include 1) basic laboratory testing (water quality measurements, sample preparation, and water changeouts) using standard operations procedures and methods  2) Routine maintenance and calibration of  lab equipment and analytical instruments and 3) Data management,  analysis, and reporting, which will allow you to gain an understanding of how the data generated is translated to develop real world solutions.

Lead and copper coupon testing requires WORK IN OUR LABORATORY LOCATED IN LOUISVILLE, CO FOR A MINIMUM 5-HOUR BLOCK OF TIME AT LEAST TWICE PER WEEK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS (8AM-5PM).  A remote class can be accommodated during this time block.

Qualifications

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Majoring in an area related to water or environmental issues
• Basic lab experience (i.e. general chemistry lab)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Data analysis experience with R, Python, and/or SQL
• Mapping experience with GIS

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Corona Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer