Field Environmental Technician Intern — Sampling & Research

RTI International; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

RTI International is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or related fields to assist with an air quality and soil monitoring study. You will support field sampling activities, maintain equipment, collect samples, and document observations, gaining hands-on experience in environmental monitoring and research methods.

Hours are 10–20 per week with flexibility, including occasional early mornings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Geology, or Atmospheric Science.
• Ability to travel to sampling locations in Florida (ZIP 33024) and work outdoors.
• Comfortable lifting and carrying sampling equipment up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support field sampling activities and maintain sampling equipment.
• Collect environmental samples and document field observations.
• Gain hands-on experience in environmental monitoring and research methods.

Skills

Environmental science

Chemistry

Engineering

Documentation skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student in Environmental Science

Related discipline (Chemistry/Engineering/Geology/Atmospheric Science)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

RTI International is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or related fields to assist with an air quality and soil monitoring study. You will support field sampling activities, maintain equipment, collect samples, and document observations, gaining hands-on experience in environmental monitoring and research methods.

Hours are 10–20 per week with flexibility, including occasional early mornings or weekends.