Laboratory Intern

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose: 

Performs a variety of chemical, biological, and physical tests required for sample analysis, quality control,
research, or development. Compiles data for reports. Responsible for performing routine tasks and analyses on
samples in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. May perform specialized analysis under the
direction of trained lab personnel to support applied quality assurance and control procedures. Maintains the
laboratory as directed for compliance with company hygiene plans. Assists in special studies in the laboratory and
possibly in the field.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Follow laboratory safety procedures and promptly report any safety concerns or issues to laboratory staff.
• Assist with sample login, labeling, and organization for incoming laboratory samples.
• Support laboratory staff with basic sample preparation, subsampling, and general laboratory setup activities.
• Assist with routine wet chemistry testing such as pH, compatibility, density, and other basic analyses under supervision.
• Gain exposure to laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques including IC, BTU, ICP, and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate documentation within laboratory digital logbooks, spreadsheets, and electronic quality systems.
• Assist with recording test results, quality control data, and instrument maintenance records in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Help maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and proper chemical handling and waste disposal practices.
• Assist with preparation of reagents, standards, chemical solutions, and inventory organization under guidance from laboratory staff.
• Support laboratory operations, special projects, and other duties as assigned while gaining hands-on experience in environmental laboratory processes and quality systems.

Internships are focused on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures.

Work Environment: 

Environments vary by internship function from office to field to plant. Our aim is to provide tangible industry job
experience to each intern. While we may extend offers to some interns, there is no guarantee of a job offer at the
end of the internship.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma or working towards a bachelor's of science or related degree.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills / Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Certification/Licenses/Training not generally required for an internship.

Additional Information

Benefits: Interns are considered temporary employees. Medical and basic life insurance coverage is available to temporary employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week immediately following 60 days of service. Employees must elect or waive medical coverage within 45 days of their eligibility date.

Veolia observes 11 holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! 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.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.