Lab Chemist Intern — Summer 2027 (In-Person)

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Deer Trail (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors Deer Trail, CO Facility is seeking a Lab Chemist Intern for Summer 2027 to join a safety-focused team. This in-person internship at the Deer Trail Landfill runs May 17 or May 24 through August, with a pay of $20/hour.

Intern will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on exposure to metals analysis, wet chemistry, and instrumentation (GC, IC, ICP), supporting academic and early career goals.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in biology or chemistry at an accredited college or university.
• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of wastewater, TOC, and ICP instrumentation for metals.
• Strong interest in environmental services industry.
• Ability to document, record, and analyze data; work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety as priority and follow safe work practices.
• Learn about analysis of various metals including mercury.
• Learn about wet chemistry testing (chlorine and fluoride).
• Learn about analysis of facility samples and instrumentation (GC, IC, ICP).
• Shadow supervisor and technician.
• Maintain proper waste management and document control.
• Maintain OSHA-compliant safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

ICP instrumentation

Education

Pursuing a biology or chemistry degree

Tools

ICP instrumentation

GC/IC instruments

Job description

Clean Harbors Deer Trail, CO Facility is seeking a Lab Chemist Intern for Summer 2027 to join a safety-focused team. This in-person internship at the Deer Trail Landfill runs May 17 or May 24 through August, with a pay of $20/hour.

Intern will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on exposure to metals analysis, wet chemistry, and instrumentation (GC, IC, ICP), supporting academic and early career goals.