Intern - Water Systems

NSF • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

NSF's Water Systems Division is current Public Health program students for a 12-week summer internship. In this role you will gain deeper knowledge of the testing, inspection and certification industry and how NSF continues to make an impact guaranteeing the quality, performance and safety of water products and systems through our extensive range of certifications and services. The ideal candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in a public health program. Our internship provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the public health sector by working with and supporting a team of professionals with technical expertise of public safety standards as well as experience in supporting NSF clients. Responsibilities Below is a summary of previous candidate's internship life cycle. Evaluating contaminants in drinking water treatment chemicals, Evaluating contaminant leachates from pipes, fittings, faucets, and other system components in drinking water treatment & distribution, Investigating and documenting wastewater treatment systems technology and construction, and Other special projects as assigned. Overview of Internship Calendar Month One - Learn NSF software and product certification. Evaluate laboratory contaminant data to determine acceptability of products for contact with drinking water. Apply EPA, Health Canada, and published drinking water criteria against contaminant data. Month two - Continue first month activities and assist with projects such as PFAS leachate data analysis (prevalence & magnitude from drinking water system components). Month three - Continue previous months activities. Any additional projects assigned. Continuation - There are opportunities to continue working part time through the school year.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate and actively pursuing a higher level of education
• Dedicated university student enrolled in a Public Health, Engineering, Scientific, or Technical program
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to function as an individual contributor and/or member of a team

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a laboratory or office setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Review and Account Management staff with projects supporting NSF product certification, including technical data entry, evaluation of test data, and compilation of product registration documentation.
• Execute various administrative tasks for the department, including sample tracking, report generation, database investigation, and client follow-up.
• Contribute to departmental process improvement initiatives and knowledgebase library.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed