Find & Apply For Microbiologist Jobs in Pomona, California

MWD Biology Co-Op Intern- CCE #755427587 at Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc MWD Biology Co-Op Intern- CCE #755427587 at Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc in Pomona, California Posted in 5 days ago. $25.00 per hour

Undergraduate Co-Op Opportunity Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, La Verne Reservoir Management Team Company Name:

Metropolitan Water District Position Title:

Biology Co-Op Intern Position Type:

Part-Time, Year-Round Salary Type:

$25.00 per hour

Work Period :

Starting January 2027 No. of

Positions:

1 Requisition #: 755427587 Deadline to

Apply:

Friday 12/4/2027 , by 5pm or until enough qualified applications received. Program Enrollment Before applying for this position, student applicants must complete only once the online Cal Poly Pomona Cooperative Education Program interest form if they have not yet done so in the past. Application Procedure Current sophomore or junior status with approximately two years remaining before graduation is required. To apply and be considered for this position, students MUST complete/submit all the items below: 1. Apply online ( keyword: Biology and/or MWD, LV) Please save/download via PDF your filled-out application before quitting the online application. 2. Cover letter (1 page only) 3. Resume 4. Availability Form 5. Current unofficial transcripts including related courses, grades, and estimated graduation date. Please email to co-op@cpp.edu the required 5 items above. Please indicate requisition # above on your application documents . Position Description Metropolitan's Water Quality Section, Microbiology Unit, Reservoir Management Team has one opening for Biology/Microbiology/Environmental Biology majors. This position will require a time commitment of approximately 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, in three-hour blocks of time or more per shift. Duties Under the guidance of the Reservoir Management Team staff, the selected co-op student will provide support to the algae monitoring and management program. The student will assist in the processing of samples for analysis, data entry, and algae culture maintenance. The student will also assist in an applied research project to advance managing harmful algal blooms at reservoirs. Required Skills and/or Coursework Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited four-year degree program in Biology/Microbiology/Environmental Biology. A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or better in relevant major coursework (i.e., biology/microbiology) is required. Sophomore or junior status with approximately two years remaining before graduation is preferred. Desirable Skills and Abilities

• Course work and/or experience in microbiology labs
• Computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel
• Good organizational skills
• Works effectively and stays on task under minimal supervision.

Work Location:

La Verne, California (Water Quality Laboratory)