Lab Chemist Intern – Summer 2027 (Deer Trail, CO)

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

In-person internship

Industry exposure

Job summary

Clean Harbors Deer Trail, CO Facility is seeking a Lab Chemist Intern for Summer 2027. This in-person internship offers hands-on experience alongside experienced professionals at our Deer Trail landfill site.

Start dates May 17th or May 24th, 2027, and internships run through August. Gain exposure to metals analysis, wet chemistry, and various analytical instruments while contributing to safety and environmental services.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a biology or chemistry degree at an accredited college.
• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of wastewater, TOC (Total Organic Carbon), and ICP instrumentation is a plus.
• Strong interest in environmental services industry.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety in all tasks and follow safe practices.
• Learn about the analysis of various metals including mercury.
• Learn wet chemistry testing (chlorine and fluoride analysis).
• Learn analysis of facility samples and instrumentation through GC, IC, ICP and other lab instruments.
• Shadow supervisor and technician, and document control data analysis and validation.
• Maintain a safe working environment that complies with OSHA regulations.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Biology or Chemistry degree pursuit

Tools

GC

IC

ICP

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Clean Harbors Deer Trail, CO Facility is seeking a Lab Chemist Intern for Summer 2027. This in-person internship offers hands-on experience alongside experienced professionals at our Deer Trail landfill site.

Start dates May 17th or May 24th, 2027, and internships run through August. Gain exposure to metals analysis, wet chemistry, and various analytical instruments while contributing to safety and environmental services.