Instrument Solutions Intern

About the Department

This is a part-time assignment that will include field and office work. Hours worked can range between 20 - 25 hours for a period of up to one year, depending on workload and availability of the selected candidate.

Temporary, non-benefited technical position to work exclusively on maintenance and calibration of analytical process control and monitoring instrumentation, benchtop analysis, data analytics, and research efforts. The candidate will work as part of an analytical team executing work under the direction of Technology and Innovation Staff.

Position Duties

1. Clean, perform maintenance procedures and calibrate in-process analytical instrumentation

2. Perform benchtop nutrient analyses

3. Record and analyze analytical and process data

4. Coordinate and communicate with other operations and engineering staff

5. Assist with instrument trials and applied research projects

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic understanding of Wastewater treatment processes

• Good sampling and benchtop analysis techniques

• General laboratory and office processes and procedures

• MS Office software

Skilled at:

• Good written and oral communication

• Working in a laboratory setting

Ability to:

• Ability to follow procedures and best management practices while practicing good judgement

• Learn multiple different instrument interfaces, configurations, settings, and applications

• Follow workflows and procedures

• Multitask and complete work in a timely manner

• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment

Education

Minimum of three semesters of college education with demonstrated academic performance in coursework in the physical and/or biological sciences, civil and/or environmental engineering fields.

Other Qualifications

Typical Work Environment Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipmentBody Position DemandsStanding; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordinationPhysical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)Max Weight Lifted: 80 lbsMax Weight Carried: 45 lbsMax Force Pushed: 54 lbsMax Force Pulled: 6 lbsSensory RequirementsWide field of view; Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far

Benefits

Metro Water Recovery Temporary employees are eligible to receive:* Sick Leave Time Read more about our organization.

Agency Information

Employer

Metro Water Recovery

Address

6450 York StreetDenver, Colorado, 80229

Phone

303-286-3000

Website

http://www.metrowaterrecovery.com