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College Intern - Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering

City of Lakeland • Lakeland, FL • 13h ago

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College Intern - Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering

Salary

$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Employment Services, FL

Job Type

Part Time Temporary

Job Number

500115-26-03

Department

Water Utilities

Division

Laboratory Administration 1502400000

Opening Date

02/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

Perform entry level professional duties of moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training in various offices throughout the City. Perform assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance. Specific activities vary by department. Work is performed under direct supervision.

This internship is located at the Glendale Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1825 Glendale Street in Lakeland, FL. Interns will work a maximum of 30 hours a week. This internship begins in late May.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Sample and analyze water, wastewater, and related substances for BOD, nutrients, metals, and microanalysis

Gain knowledge of basic chemistry and biology principles

Gain knowledge of laboratory safety regulations

Work with computerized equipment

Provide professional support such as tracking and charting citywide performance measures; developing tracking methods and gathering performance data.

Perform self-reading as assigned, correcting errors as they are found.

Conduct special studies in conjunction with a project, analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon studies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform related work as required

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

Enrollment as a Senior in an accredited college or university in a major relating to Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or Microbiology

Required: A Resumé must be uploaded with the application to be considered for this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Skill in the use of personal computers and standard office equipment

Knowledge of common laboratory safety measures

Knowledge of standard laboratory principles, terminology, materials, and equipment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites

Keyboarding skills

Ability to promptly and effectively complete tasks

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other City employees and the general public

Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations

The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards

The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

There are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.

Are you submitting a resumé with this application? Note: Not submitting your resumé with your application will result in your application being disqualified.

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Employer

City of Lakeland, Civil Service

Address

500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Phone

(863)834-8790

Website

http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices

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