Summer Student - Laboratory Assistant
Central San is an award-winning special district of the State of California that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services; recycled water production and distribution; and household hazardous waste collection. We serve nearly 500,000 residents and over 15,000 businesses in Contra Costa County and have approximately 300 employees, all of whom are proud of our mission to protect public health and the environment.
Central San is committed to being an industry-leading organization known for environmental stewardship, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Our Summer Student program provides an opportunity for students to apply their academic preparation to practical work experience in a wastewater utility environment.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
Summer Student positions typically run for four months beginning in May or June, and are onsite in Martinez, California. Work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; however, some divisions are flexible on hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in high school or a higher learning institution, or planning to return to school in the fall. Students must be at least 16 years of age. For those students who have not yet graduated high school, a work permit must be obtained. Interested students can submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript(s) to student@centralsan.org.
COMPENSATION
$30 per hour
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Engineering and Technical Services Department
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division
Laboratory Assistant
This position with the Laboratory Group requires at least two semesters of college laboratory experience in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related field. Major duties include chemical inventory, organization of laboratory equipment, field sampling, routine gravimetric and wet chemistry analyses of water, wastewater, and its byproducts. Junior or senior standing is highly desirable.