Laboratory Intern

Salary: $16.90 Hourly
Location : 75525 Hovley Lane East, Palm Desert, CA
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 2020-00498
Department: Environmental Services
Division: Laboratory
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Job Summary
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

invites applications for the position of:

LABORATORY INTERN

Position Title: Laboratory Intern
Department: Environmental Services

Location: Palm Desert, California

Hours Required: Part-time, (20-40 hours/week) (flexible scheduling available)

Compensation: $16.90/hour

About the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD):

At Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), our mission is to meet the water-related needs of the people through dedicated employees, providing high quality water at a reasonable cost. As a multifaceted agency, CVWD delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes conservation.

If you are interested in making an impact in your community while gaining real-world career experience in the water industry, CVWD invites you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity.
What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience with lab documentation, basic microbiological and wet chemistry analyses.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the laboratory and environmental services fields.
• Opportunities to make a direct impact in your community through meaningful work.
• Exposure to government operations within a special district.

Essential Functions
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is seeking university students willing to gain knowledge in supporting the Lab functions of the District's Environmental Services department. This position would include career development with exposure to updating documentation for The Nelac Institute (TNI) Standards, including digital document control, and upkeep of chemical inventory for laboratory information management system (LIMS). Internship to include hands-on training in basic microbiological and wet chemistry analyses routinely performed by entry level laboratory positions.


Knowledge, skills and abilities preferred for the Laboratory Intern are: Science background preferred with knowledge of Word, Excel, and typing skills.
This is a part-time, non-benefited position of a limited duration. This position provides opportunity for incumbents with an interest in pursuing a career in government, to learn about "Special District" functions and gain experience by completing tasks and special assignments related to the program area. Assignments are intended to both help the District meet its business objectives as well as provide the Intern with exposure to governmental projects, programs, and processes.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Students should either be junior level or above as an undergraduate student, or graduate student. An internship may also be granted if graduation from university has occurred within one year or less.

• Students/graduates should be available to work an average of 20 hours per week.
• May only participate in the internship for up to two semesters/quarters.
• An internship may only be for either the summer or school year.
• Interns must provide copy of a transcript that includes college level, or proof of graduation within the last year.

How to Apply:
Please submit your application through this listing on GovernmentJobs, including a resume. Interns must also provide copy of a transcript that includes current college level, or proof of graduation within the last year.
Application Review:

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the District should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process.
The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select. Additional information regarding CVWD employee benefits is available at
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In order to be considered, internship candidates must provide a copy of current transcripts that include college level, or proof of graduation within the last year. Have you included that requirement in your application?

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