Lab Chemist Intern: Hands-on Environmental Testing

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Buttonwillow (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors Buttonwillow, CA Facility is seeking a Lab Chemist Intern to join our safety-focused team. This internship provides students with hands-on experience supporting projects across our environmental, energy, and industrial services operations at the Buttonwillow landfill. Start dates are May 17th or May 24th, 2027.

Internships run through August. You will learn metals analysis, wet chemistry, and instrumentation (GC/IC/ICP) while working alongside experienced professionals and

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong documentation and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• Currently pursuing a degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the priority by following all safe work practices and policies.
• Learn about the analysis of various metals, including mercury.
• Learn wet chemistry testing including chlorine and fluoride analysis.
• Learn analysis of facility samples and instrumentation (GC, IC, ICP).
• Shadow supervisor and technicians to gain hands-on experience.
• Maintain safe working environment and comply with OSHA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data documentation

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry

Tools

ICP instrumentation

TOC instrumentation

GC/IC/ICP equipment

Job description

Clean Harbors Buttonwillow, CA Facility is seeking a Lab Chemist Intern to join our safety-focused team. This internship provides students with hands-on experience supporting projects across our environmental, energy, and industrial services operations at the Buttonwillow landfill. Start dates are May 17th or May 24th, 2027.

Internships run through August. You will learn metals analysis, wet chemistry, and instrumentation (GC/IC/ICP) while working alongside experienced professionals and