Water Quality Lab Intern: Hands-On Chemistry & PFAS

American Water Co.; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Belleville, IL offers a Lab Technician Internship in the Central Laboratory to support drinking water testing programs. You will work with chemists and lab staff, gaining hands-on experience in environmental laboratory and water quality analysis.

The role focuses on sample preparation, instrument operation, data entry, and contributing to PFAS and other contaminant investigations, with opportunities to learn LIMS and QA practices; occasional field sampling may be required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Chemistry or Environmental Science/Engineering degree.
• Interest in water quality testing and environmental health.
• Willingness to learn analytical methods and QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sample preparation and laboratory analyses for drinking water and environmental samples.
• Support operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
• Perform data review, quality control checks, and documentation per SOPs.
• Contribute to PFAS, cyanotoxin, and other emerging contaminant investigations as needed.
• Assist with field sampling, plant visits, or facility inspections occasionally.

Education

Chemistry/Environmental Science degree

Tools

GC

HPLC

IC

ICP

ICP-MS

GC-MS

LC-MS

LIMS

Excel

Job description

American Water in Belleville, IL offers a Lab Technician Internship in the Central Laboratory to support drinking water testing programs. You will work with chemists and lab staff, gaining hands-on experience in environmental laboratory and water quality analysis.

The role focuses on sample preparation, instrument operation, data entry, and contributing to PFAS and other contaminant investigations, with opportunities to learn LIMS and QA practices; occasional field sampling may be required.