Geology Lab Intern — Hands-On Field & Lab Experience

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Middletown Springs (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Geologic Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is offering a Geologic Survey Intern position in Middletown, PA, starting Fall 2026 for high school students. It provides hands-on experience with rock, soil, and mineral samples, lab procedures, mapping tools, and educational outreach activities.

Duties include sample collection, rock preparation, mineral identification, data logging, core library exploration, and creating educational displays for events.

Qualifications

• You must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
• You must be a junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Sample Assistance: Help collect and prepare rock, soil, and mineral samples
• Lab Skills: Learn basic laboratory steps such as rock preparation, mineral identification, and data logging
• Archive Learning: Explore the core library and learn how geologic records are organized
• Outreach Support: Create educational materials and displays for public events
• Geology Basics: Build a foundation in rock types, geologic maps, and Pennsylvania geology

Education

High school student (Junior or Senior)

Job description

The Geologic Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is offering a Geologic Survey Intern position in Middletown, PA, starting Fall 2026 for high school students. It provides hands-on experience with rock, soil, and mineral samples, lab procedures, mapping tools, and educational outreach activities.

Duties include sample collection, rock preparation, mineral identification, data logging, core library exploration, and creating educational displays for events.