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EMCC-Science Laboratory Internship

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Company Name: 
Estrella Mountain Community College
Company Website: 
http://www.estrellamountain.edu
Industry: 
STEM
Application Due Date: 
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Location: 
Avondale
Paid: 
Yes
Amount: 
Federal Work Study OR Scholarships available for those who do not receive Financial Aid
Federal Work-Study Eligible Site: 
Yes
Qualify for WIRCCS Scholarship: 
Yes
Description: 

Working under a learning college philosophy (http://www.estrellamountain.edu/learning-college) and placing learning first anyway, anyplace, anytime. The person in this position will provide a variety of support services via an internship in the Science Laboratories. The federal work study student will assist with the everyday running and maintenance of the biology, engineering, physics, geology or chemistry labs. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the vision of the college and the science departments. This opportunity could be paid from a variety of different areas such as Federal Work Study or scholarships, this will be relayed during the interview process. 

Hours: Depending on students' availability up to 25 hours a week 

This opportunity is only available to Estrella Mountain Community College students.

Applicants are REQUIRED to:

  • Submit an online application, a resume, and a cover letter
  • Must list area(s) of interest (i.e. Biology, geology, chemistry, physics, or engineering) in your cover letter so that we can place you in the most appropriate science lab 

Free resume/cover letter/mock interview assistance is available by appointment only at the EMCC Career & Transfer Center. To schedule your appointment please visit or call 623-935-8740 or email ctc.frontdesk@estrellamountain.edu.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  1. 30% Washing and sterilizing glassware  

  2. 25% Prepares lab equipment and solutions

  3. 25% Restocking and cleaning labs

  4. 20% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements: 

  1. Evidence of past reliability (can be demonstrated previous instructor reference)

  2. Evidence of ability to take direction and having a willingness to learn

Desired Qualifications:

  1. Have taken a course in your area of interest (i.e. biology, chemistry, geology, physics, or engineering). List these courses under your education on your resume.  

  2. Students looking to graduate with an associates in science

  3. Experience organizing and prioritizing work

Special Working Conditions:

  1. Must be able to work with chemicals and/or bacteria, biology specimens such as those found in a college biology courses. 

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District.

The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit http://www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.