Intern, Laboratory, Lab Testing Summer

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Posting Period: 1/21/2026 to 2/3/2026
Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA
Salary: $19 - $22 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• In laboratory, performs routine laboratory procedures and set-ups of analytical equipment, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Operates equipment to perform established testing procedures in accordance with SOPs.
• Assists in chemical or biological analyses.
• Prepares standard solution reagents, media, and related materials to use in testing.
• Reports to Laboratory Supervisor III.

Required Qualifications

• College Junior or Senior science or engineering major, with at least three courses in chemistry, including a laboratory.
• General understanding of laboratory procedures.
• Ability to perform careful laboratory manipulations.
• Good communication skills
• Time frame: May to September

Other Position Information
PCR: I5710003
Division: Operations
Department: Laboratory Services
Union/Grade: Non-Union/TEMPORARY

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or veteran status.