Undergraduate Laboratory Intern

Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : Naperville, IL
Job Type: Undergraduate Intern
Job Number: 9019
Department: Department of Public Utilities - Water
Opening Date: 04/28/2023
Job Description
Are you pursuing a degree in a scientific or environmental field? Are you a current undergrad student looking to gain real work experience? Have you completed college level chemistry, microbiology, or related coursework? Do you need a flexible work schedule? Consider Naperville's latest job opportunity!
The City of Naperville, Illinois, is seeking a Laboratory Intern for the Water Quality Laboratory of our public water utility.
Duties
Duties will include cleaning and sterilization of microbiology laboratory glassware, preparation of microbiological media, reagent preparation, field sampling in our industrial monitoring program, and basic water quality analysis. This individual will also assist lab personnel in the analysis of wet chemical methodologies on water and wastewater samples to ensure conformance with USEPA and IEPA rules and regulations. The candidate must be physically able to perform required sampling.
This position is part-time during the school year (according to the limitations of the student's college class schedule), with the possibility of full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer months and school breaks, for no more than a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. The duration of the internship can be up to two years.
The hours are flexible (the work schedule can be built around your class schedule) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. After training, some evening or weekend hours may also be possible. The ability to work a minimumof six hours per week during the school year is required.
Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college-accredited curriculum in an environmental or science related field
• Possess a strong background in science
• Have completed college level chemistry, microbiology or related coursework
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a valid State of Illinois Class D Driver's License. Applicants should possess a driving history with no moving violations for at least the last twelve (12) months.
• Please note: children, stepchildren, or grandchildren of City employees or City Council members are not eligible to apply.
• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a pre-employment / post-offer drug screen.

Additional Information
The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 148,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area. It's also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.
Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.
THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E.
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The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodation in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 305-7066.
This position is not eligible for employee benefits.