Environmental Lab Intern — Water Quality & Analysis

American Water; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

American Water's Central Laboratory offers a Laboratory Technician Intern position to gain hands-on experience supporting drinking water testing programs and environmental analyses. The role provides exposure to analytical methods across inorganic/organic parameters and collaboration with chemists and QA staff.

The internship emphasizes learning to operate instruments like GC, HPLC, IC, ICP, ICPMS, GCMS and LCMS, with data management in Excel and LIMS, and involvement in PFAS and other emerging

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program in Chemistry or Environmental fields.
• Interest in water quality testing and environmental science.
• Willingness to learn and perform laboratory duties in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sample preparation and analyses for drinking water and environmental samples.
• Learn to operate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments (GC, HPLC, IC, ICP/ICPMS, GCMS/LCMS).
• Perform data review, QC checks, and documentation per SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Use Excel and LIMS for data management and reporting.
• Support with PFAS, cyanotoxin, and other emerging contaminants projects.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Microsoft Excel

LIMS

Education

Enrolled in degree program

Tools

GC

HPLC

IC

ICP

ICPMS

GCMS

LCMS

Job description

American Water's Central Laboratory offers a Laboratory Technician Intern position to gain hands-on experience supporting drinking water testing programs and environmental analyses. The role provides exposure to analytical methods across inorganic/organic parameters and collaboration with chemists and QA staff.

The internship emphasizes learning to operate instruments like GC, HPLC, IC, ICP, ICPMS, GCMS and LCMS, with data management in Excel and LIMS, and involvement in PFAS and other emerging