**Environmental Laboratory Intern** Job Type: **Internship** Pay Range **$21.62 to $28.55** Location **Colorado Springs, CO** Date First Posted **2/1/25** Applications are being accepted through: 2/7/25 _*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted._ **Environmental Laboratory Intern** Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Intern to provide a supporting role in the function of the Combined Water Lab. This lab provides analyses on samples ranging from source water, drinking water, and wastewater to power plant cooling tower water, groundwater and even soil. The Laboratory Services team, which consists of 30 employees with both utility and analytical experience, supports Colorado Springs Utilities’ core value of providing safe and reliable services to our rate payers. In support of regulatory compliance, we operate 365 days a year with over 12,000 samples collected and analyzed annually. **_*This position is full-time hours, 40/week, from May 27th-August 15th and part-time hours, approximately 20 hours per week, during the school year. The position can be flexible to support a student’s school schedule._** In this Internship you will gain experience in the following areas: + Provide a supporting role in generating accurate and quality data + Support Environmental Scientists with sample preparation for a variety of analyses + Work within regulatory requirements for the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts + Weighing, measuring, pipetting and other basic laboratory duties + Basic water analysis including pH, Turbidity and Alkalinity + Clean glassware according to method specifications + Help support safe laboratory practices **Who You Are..** .Prospective interns must be in an undergraduate or graduate degree program pursuing Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline. Preferred candidates will have completed one year of general chemistry and have prior experience in a laboratory setting. This individual should be a critical thinker, who can extract information from data while maintaining strong attention to quality, detail, and accuracy. Candidates that demonstrate professional demeanor and education curiosity will excel within our organization. **_*This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position_** **_*Hourly rate is dependent on year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc._** **_*Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) and be able to provide documentation if requested. Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify._** **What does this opportunity offer?** Supporting our laboratory will provide insight into what it takes to deliver quality, timely and accurate data in a collaborative and consultative environment, designed to protect the environment, citizens and public health. This position will afford you the opportunity to work in a progressive laboratory and work with a dynamic group of scientists making a difference for the community of Colorado Springs. **Who We Are...** Colorado Springs Utilities is a community-owned enterprise with a 100-year reputation of excellence. As a pioneer in providing four utility services (electric, gas, water, and wastewater) in one enterprise, we cultivate a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. Our employees know they make a difference every day by providing critical services to the public while living and working in a city consistently rated as the most desirable place to live in the United States (U.S. News and World Report). **Our Commitment to Our Employees…** Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. As a Temporary employee you will enjoy the following benefits: + Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge + Vacation –New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year + Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year + Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather + Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time + Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire + Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements + Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans + Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more + Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) **_ATTENTION_** **_:_** + _All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days._ + _Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate._ + _Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension)._ **_Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States._** **Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.** Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force. For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm **Accessibility Accommodations** . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes. **E-Verify and Right to Work Notice** . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530. **Have a question?** If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500. Job Type: Internship