Laboratory Intern

Position Purpose: 

Performs a variety of chemical biological and physical tests required for sample analysis quality control
research or development. Compiles data for reports. Responsible for performing routine tasks and analyses on
samples in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. May perform specialized analysis under the
direction of trained lab personnel to support applied quality assurance and control procedures. Maintains the
laboratory as directed for compliance with company hygiene plans. Assists in special studies in the laboratory and
possibly in the field.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Follow laboratory safety procedures and promptly report any safety concerns or issues to laboratory staff.
• Assist with sample login labeling and organization for incoming laboratory samples.
• Support laboratory staff with basic sample preparation subsampling and general laboratory setup activities.
• Assist with routine wet chemistry testing such as pH compatibility density and other basic analyses under supervision.
• Gain exposure to laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques including IC BTU ICP and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate documentation within laboratory digital logbooks spreadsheets and electronic quality systems.
• Assist with recording test results quality control data and instrument maintenance records in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Help maintain laboratory cleanliness organization and proper chemical handling and waste disposal practices.
• Assist with preparation of reagents standards chemical solutions and inventory organization under guidance from laboratory staff.
• Support laboratory operations special projects and other duties as assigned while gaining hands-on experience in environmental laboratory processes and quality systems.

Internships are focused on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures.

Work Environment: 

Environments vary by internship function from office to field to plant. Our aim is to provide tangible industry job
experience to each intern. While we may extend offers to some interns there is no guarantee of a job offer at the
end of the internship.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma or working towards a bachelors of science or related degree.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong communication skills including written verbal listening presentation and facilitation skills / Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Certification/Licenses/Training not generally required for an internship.

Additional Information :

Benefits: Interns are considered temporary employees. Medical and basic life insurance coverage is available to temporary employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week immediately following 60 days of service. Employees must elect or waive medical coverage within 45 days of their eligibility date.

Veolia observes 11 holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern