Chemist Internship Program

Job Description

About the Job: Chemist Internship Program (Summer 2026)

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The Chemist Internship Program at Clean Harbors is designed for students passionate about maintaining a sustainable environment. This internship offers a hands-on experience where you will be responsible for tasks associated with collecting, handling, segregating, packing, and inspecting chemical waste. The role involves working both indoors and outdoors at customer sites, assisting with lab packs.

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in networking events and will conclude the program with a final presentation. We are seeking a reliable, team-oriented individual with an excellent commitment to safety to join our growing team during the Summer of 2026!

About Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. We are on-site wherever industry meets environment, providing premier services. We are committed to solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why Work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth.
• Competitive Pay: $20/HR.
• Positive and safe work environments.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career.

Key Responsibilities of the Chemist Intern:

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, and manifests.
• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations.
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies.
• Conduct projects/jobs according to site-specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans.
• Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing.
• Follow all local, state (provincial), and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Attend Networking events within the Internship Program.
• Complete a final project presentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Does it Take to Work for Clean Harbors?

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, etc.) and be in their Junior or Senior year.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical.
• Ability to perform physical functions per job requirements.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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