MWD Lab Summer Intern - Cooperative Education

• Location 3801 W TEMPLE AVE BLDG 55, FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION, POMONA, CA, , United States
• Base Pay $25.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Student Assistant

Part‑Time, MWD Lab Support Summer Intern

Cooperative Education

July 1, 2026

La Verne, California (Michael J. McGuire Water Quality Laboratory)

The Metropolitan Water District’s Water Quality Section is seeking one (1) Co‑Op intern to join the Laboratory Support Team. This position requires a commitment of approximately 12–20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Work should preferably be scheduled in blocks of at least four hours. During summer months, work times may be increased up to 40 hours per week.

• Sample and bottle preparation
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) data entry and recordkeeping
• Routine laboratory quality control activities
• General laboratory cleanliness and organization

• Must be a current sophomore or junior with approximately two years remaining before graduation.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited four‑year degree program in Chemistry, Biology, or other related science major.
• Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in relevant coursework (chemistry, mathematics, physics, etc.).

• Experience in sorting and packing specially preserved bottles in the laboratory
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices
• Experience using computer software in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Knowledge of general laboratory calculations
• Self‑motivated team player able to work effectively with minimal supervision

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation require faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID‑19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID‑19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr.

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.