Environmental Laboratory Intern
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GENERAL SUMMARY
Introduction to and the performance of bacteriological and chemical analyses of samples submitted to the River Authority’s Regional Environmental Laboratory in compliance with regulatory, project, and accreditation requirements; parameters primarily limited to wet chemistry and microbiology.
Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Conducts all assigned analyses in accordance with the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference Institute (TNI) standards as outlined in standard operating procedures (SOPs) and reference methods.
- Follows Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols and guidelines described in the Regional Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual, Quality Assurance Project Plans, and other applicable regulatory and project specific resources.
- Documents all work on bench sheets and logbooks to ensure complete traceability of all analytical batches, chemical and standards purchased or prepared, maintenance performed, along with instrument and equipment calibrations.
- Utilizes Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to create analytical batches, report results, generate reports, receive and log-in samples, print labels and make minor modifications.
- Provides front desk support as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
- This position does not directly supervise any employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Currently or recently enrolled in an accredited college or university with completed coursework in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or other relevant disciplines and six (6) months of progressively responsible experience conducting field or environmental laboratory work (lab or field work associated with coursework is acceptable); or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- None
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Knowledge of:
- Laboratory best practices, safety protocols, and quality control measures
- Environmental sample handling, analysis hold time, and preservation requirements
- Chemical properties
- Crystal Reports, databases, and Microsoft Office
- Laboratory Information Management System
Skills and Abilities:
- Maintaining laboratory equipment
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents
- Communicating orally and in writing
- Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)
| Physical Effort Requirements | ||
Work Environment | Sedentary | Medium | Heavy |
Good: Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. | |||
Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. | |||
Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. | |||
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued
Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)
| Work Environment Locations | ||
Work Locations: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments: | Seldom or Never | Sometimes | Frequently or Often |
Office or similar indoor environment | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Outdoor environment | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Street environment (near moving traffic) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Construction site | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Confined space | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Vehicle | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Warehouse environment | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Other: (Specify: ) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Exposures: (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed:)
| Exposures | ||
Exposures: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures. | Seldom or Never | Sometimes | Frequently or Often |
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Communicable diseases | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Moving mechanical parts | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Fumes or airborne particles | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Poison ivy, wasps, snakes, and other natural hazards | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Other: (Specify: ) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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