Limnology Lab Assistant Internship

Organization

Lake Sunapee Protective Association

Job Posted

December 17, 2025

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Teriko MacConnell

Contact Email

teriko.macconnell@colby-sawyer.edu

Contact Phone

6035263486

Deadline to Apply

Location

New London, NH
United States
Real world application of environmental and biological sciences in a limnology laboratory! Gather and analyze water samples, learn QAQC procedures, track results in a database, learn to invoice for samples.

Summary

The Lake Sunapee Protective Association (LSPA), a non-profit environmental organization, is seeking motivated interns to gather and analyze water samples for our water quality work. LSPA, in cooperation with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), has one of the most extensive water testing programs in New England, with its own laboratory at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire. Data from the LSPA testing program is sent directly to the NHDES Volunteer Lake Assessment Program, where it is evaluated and used to make management decisions concerning the watersheds of more than 25 lakes in the area. LSPA also works to correct known environmental problems and prevent future ones by working with state and town governments, property owners, contractors, and concerned citizens. The rate of pay is $15/hr, plus the possibility of housing.

For more details, visit: https://www.lakesunapee.org/water-quality-monitoring

To Apply:
Email: 1) resume, 2) contact info for 3 references and 3) a cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for the internship to Teriko MacConnell, Lab Director, Colby-Sawyer College/Lake Sunapee Protective Association at:  teriko.macconnell@colby-sawyer.edu

 

Compensation Information

$15.00/hour, 29 hours/week, possibility of housing