Quality Assurance Intern Jobs

Job Responsibilities/Duties
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. The WRPS mission is to safely store, retrieve, and treat 53 million gallons of legacy radioactive and hazardous waste. This complex mission spans all competencies of engineering/science accomplished through a highly integrated organization.
Internships are paid and are 10 to 12 weeks in duration. Housing and transportation are not provided. Lodging and transportation recommendations for the Tri-Cities will be provided upon request.
The Internship Program at Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) provides professional development opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience on the Hanford Site. The selected Intern will partner with Subject Matter Experts (SME) (mentors) and other staff in the Quality Assurance (QA) organization.
Under direct supervision or mentorship of professional staff within QA the intern will aid with the following activities:

• Assist with the development of an Audit Team tracking data base
• Update and maintain the Independent Assessment AR/PER verification database
• Update and maintain Quality Surveillance Report tracker
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist in the development of a QA Vendor tracking system

WRPS promotes equal employment opportunities to all participants based upon their training, performance, experience and overall qualifications. Maintaining a workforce that represents a cultural diversity is a core strategic objective at WRPS. WRPS fosters a work environment where employees recognize, appreciate, respect, and value winning contributions of all people, regardless of their differences.
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship
Minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
At least 18 years of age
At least three quarters or two semesters of college education completed prior to the internship.
Enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credit hours) during the three quarters or two semesters immediately preceding the start of the internship.
Desired Qualifications


Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate/Range:

• Sophomore - $17.69 to $22.85
• Senior - $23.602 to $33.590
• Junior - $20.002 to $33.590
• Freshman - $15.74

WRPS considers a candidate's discipline of study as it relates to the position being filled and current academic standing when determining hiring rate. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.
In accordance with the Service Contract Act, this position is also eligible for the health & welfare wage adder of up to $4.23 per hour.