Laboratory Intern

Job Description

Position Information

The City of Brentwood is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented college intern to join the City of Brentwood Water Quality Laboratory. The Laboratory supports both the Wastewater and Water Operations Divisions by conducting chemical and microbiological analyses for regulatory compliance. This internship offers valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in the public sector to help guide interns toward careers in the industry. Interns will be expected to learn and participate in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of a certified wastewater and drinking water laboratory.

The ideal candidate should be working toward a related degree and possess a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn and work well within a team.

The internship is expected to run for one year. Scheduled hours will be flexible with a minimum of 8 hours weekly and shifts of at least 4 hours. Not to exceed 1,000 hours in a year.

Responsibilities may include:

• Perform routine sampling and analysis under the supervision of laboratory staff
• Assist with daily operations by preparing glassware, maintaining supply inventory, and organizing work areas
• Calibrate and maintain basic laboratory equipment
• Proofread and enter data across various documents, files, and software systems
• Support the laboratory’s quality assurance program through documentation and recordkeeping

Qualifications

The Internship Program is available to current college students. Please be sure to include in your application the following:

• College you are currently attending (notate this in the Supplemental Questions)
• If you have any experience performing laboratory tests (notate this in the Supplemental Questions)

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:
City of Brentwood Employment Application - Click HERE to complete the online application submitted through the City's website. Letter of Reference - Please have a school administrator fill out and sign this Letter of Reference . A school administrator may include professors, instructors, counselors, deans, or other college administrators who are familiar with your academic performance, character, or involvement at the school. Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes may also be submitted, but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

The recruitment process will consist of:

• Review of applications to ensure all materials have been submitted.
• Department Interview - All candidates that submit a completed application packet will have their documents sent to the Hiring Department. The Hiring Department will review all of the application materials and select the top candidates to be invited to interviews.
• Pre-Employment - Applicant who is offered the internship will be required to be fingerprinted through the City.
• Orientation - Once all pre-employment requirements have been completed and required documents have been submitted, the applicant will be scheduled for their first day of orientation.

If you have any questions regarding your application or the recruitment process, please call Human Resources at 925-516-5191.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your Government Jobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at (925) 516-5191.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 10/1/2026 10:00 AM Pacific