Internship positions at DTSC in Sacramento

ETOX Alumnus Scott Coffin forwarded the information below.

DTSC is hiring two interns for this summer for the Safer Consumer Products program.  While the positions are listed through Sacramento State University’s UEI program, students that attend schools on their affiliation list (link below) are eligible to apply. UCR ETOX students may apply.

Link to positions: https://ueijobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/15794

Filing deadline: February 28, 2020 (must include required documents + supplemental questions listed in the job posting)

Description: Graduate Student Assistant – Scientific Research Support for DTSC’s Safer Consumer Products Program (2 positions, undergrads also considered). Part-time, temporary, non-benefited.

Qualifications: Must be a student studying biochemistry, molecular biology, biological science, chemical engineering, chemistry, environmental science, health science, or natural sciences at one of the schools on the affiliation list, found here: https://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf.

Pay & Hours: $13.00-$22.02 per hour. Students can work 40 hours/week when on break, 20 hours/week during the academic year.

Location: Sacramento (CalEPA HQ building)

Duties and Responsibilities: Collecting, analyzing, and evaluating scientific literature; utilizing databases, models, software tools and other sources of reliable information to research possible alternative chemicals for consumer products. Preparing and presenting findings. Maintaining content of databases. Developing content for public engagement. Performing administrative duties.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience using online research tools. Experience analyzing scientific data and preparing complex technical reports. Familiarity with data science methods (data mining, database programming, information tool development, etc.). Familiarity with systematic review and green chemistry concepts. Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.