About the role#
This position is with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California within the Laboratory Services Unit. You will work with the Quality Assurance and Data Management team in La Verne. This is a part-time, year-round role requiring 15-20 hours per week during the school year, with potential for 20-30 hours during the summer. You must be available to work between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, in blocks of at least four hours.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical support for the development of Water Quality client-server and web applications and dashboards.
- Assist with requirements gathering for new projects.
- Handle development, functional enhancement, maintenance, and debugging of existing laboratory applications.
- Support quality assurance and quality control activities within the water quality laboratory.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited four-year degree program in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems.
- Sophomore, junior, or graduate student status with approximately two years remaining before graduation.
- A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in relevant major coursework.
- Experience with Object Oriented Programming.
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Some knowledge of relational databases.
- Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- A self-motivated approach to learning.
Location & details#
- Location: La Verne, California.
- Work Modality: On-site at the Water Quality Laboratory.
- Compensation: Paid internship at $25.00 per hour.
About Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is a nonprofit organization established in 1966. It operates in the higher education sector and provides services to Cal Poly Pomona. The organization manages dining, college retail, student housing, hospitality, and real estate. Surplus funds from these operations support the university by providing financial and facility resources for students, faculty, and staff.
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