Lab Technician Intern - El Segundo, CA - Fall 2026

Jacobs; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Lab Technician Intern who is a sophomore or junior enrolled in biology, chemistry, health sciences, or a related field. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality control, with responsibilities spanning sample prep, glassware washing, calibration, data tabulation, and report preparation.

Candidates should be proficient with computers, have a valid CA driver’s license, and be prepared to work 16–20 hours per week (not to exceed 1,000 hours annually).

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, chemistry, health sciences, or related field required
• Proficient computer skills required
• Must possess a valid CA Driver’s license
• Must follow quality control and safety requirements of California regulators
• Familiar with Windows OS and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Prepare bottle sets and collect laboratory samples for compliance and process control
• Wash glassware and sample bottles
• Neutralize lab waste prior to sewer discharge at neutral pH
• Perform basic lab and field analysis
• Maintain safety and quality control programs
• Calibrate laboratory balances and measuring devices
• Tabulate data for reports and archive data
• Perform routine clean-up and organization of laboratory
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in biology/chemistry/health sciences

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is searching for a dynamic Lab Technician Intern to join our team in El Segundo, CA. where you are a sophomore or junior student attending an accredited college studying a major in biology, chemistry, health sciences, or related field in good standing and possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team environment, understand and follow quality control and safety requirements of regulatory agencies and have comprehensive computer skills.

Principal Areas of Responsibility

The Laboratory Intern duties will include, but not limited to the following

• Prepare bottle sets and collect laboratory samples for compliance and process control
• Wash glassware and sample bottles
• Neutralize lab waste prior to discharging it to the sewer at a neutral pH
• Perform basic lab and field analysis
• Maintain part of the safety and quality control programs
• Perform calibration of laboratory balances and measuring devices
• Tabulate data for reports and maintain the laboratory data archive
• Perform routine clean-up and organization of laboratory
• Other duties may be assigned

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

• The position requires the selected candidate to work between 16-20 hours per week (not to exceed 1,000 hours annually) during the calendar year.

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Here’s what you'll need

• In pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in in biology, chemistry, health sciences, or related field required
• Possess proficient computer skills
• Must possess a valid CA Driver’s license
• Must understand and follow the quality control and safety requirements of the regulatory agencies in California
• Must be familiar with Windows operating systems and have knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• At least a rising junior
• Previous lab experience
• Basic understanding of water, wastewater, and/or water recycling treatment processes a plus
• Possess effective communication skills in both written and oral format

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination when preparing reports and using a computer keyboard, have vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents and operate office equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour time period must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision as well as the ability to distinguish color and shades. Technical dexterity is required in performing chemical and instrumental analytical procedures.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to odors, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibrations. The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials. The employee will be expected to follow the H&S Manual guidelines and wear the appropriate PPE as instructed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $39,100.00 to $45,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range for this position is $39,100.00 to $45,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.