Environmental Laboratory Intern (Summer 2026)
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Job Location:
Reading, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At SPL the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities support critical infrastructure and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real-world impact.
Were looking for a driven dependable Summer Intern to support our Environmental Laboratory team in Reading PA during our 2026 seasonal peak.
In this role youll gain hands-on experience in a professional laboratory environment supporting daily testing operations and contributing to the accurate analysis of environmental samples. Youll work alongside experienced laboratory professionals build technical skills and play an active role in maintaining quality precision and efficiency in our lab processes.
Please note: This is a temporary full-time paid internship anticipated to run approximately three months from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2026.
What Youll Do
- Support daily laboratory operations and team activities
- Assist with organizing materials supplies and general workflow tasks
- Enter and maintain information using company systems and software
- Help maintain a clean safe and organized work environment
- Follow established procedures and safety guidelines
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding priorities and tasks
- Provide general administrative and operational support as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned
What Were Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent while actively enrolled in a Environmental Science Chemistry Biology or a related field degree plan
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel Outlook) and other computer applications
- Previous laboratory administrative support or clerical experience is a plus but not required
What Youll Need to Succeed
- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality
- Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and execute with precision
- Strong time management skills with the ability to stay organized in a fast-moving environment
- Professional confident communication style with a customer-focused approach
- Proven reliability accountability and consistent attendance
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while supporting overall team success
- Eager to learn take initiative and contribute meaningfully from day one
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- Hands-on exposure to the daily operations of a professional environmental laboratory
- Mentorship from experienced team members
- Active involvement in daily lab operations and workflow support
- Resume-building experience and transferable skills applicable to future academic and professional goals
Work Schedule
- Full-time paid seasonal internship Monday Friday (3040 hours per week)
- Anticipated duration of approximately 3 months (Memorial Day - Labor Day 2026)
- Schedule flexibility required including occasional extended hours or weekends to support business needs
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At SPL we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process please let us know.
Visa Sponsorship
At this time SPL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
