Laboratory Intern

Job Description

Laboratory Intern | Veolia | North America

The Tone:
This is an internship at Veolia in North America, the top-ranked environmental company in the United States. Veolia is a leader in water, waste, and energy management, providing critical services including water and wastewater treatment, waste collection, and energy consulting across various sectors. This role as a Laboratory Intern is fundamental, offering hands-on experience in performing chemical, biological, and physical tests that are essential for quality control, research, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The intern’s contributions will directly support the operational integrity of Veolia’s environmental services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship / Volunteer
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person, North America

• Mission: This person supports laboratory staff by performing routine analyses and maintaining lab operations to ensure accurate sample processing and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Tech Stack: IC, BTU, ICP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lab Safety & Protocol: Follow all laboratory safety procedures diligently and promptly report any safety concerns or issues to laboratory staff, contributing to a secure working environment.
• Sample Management: Assist with the essential tasks of sample login, labeling, organization, basic sample preparation, and subsampling for all incoming laboratory samples.
• Routine Analysis: Support laboratory staff by assisting with general laboratory setup activities and performing routine wet chemistry testing, such as pH, compatibility, and density, under supervision.
• Instrumentation Exposure & Data: Gain exposure to advanced laboratory instrumentation like IC, BTU, and ICP, while also performing data entry and maintaining accurate documentation in digital logbooks and electronic quality systems.
• Lab Maintenance & Support: Help maintain overall laboratory cleanliness, organization, proper chemical handling, and waste disposal practices, as well as assist with preparing reagents, standards, and chemical solutions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student currently working towards a Bachelor of Science or a related degree, or possessing a High School Diploma.
• Experience: No prior specific experience is required, as the role focuses on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and laboratory procedures.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong communication skills across written, verbal, listening, presentation, and facilitation formats, with an ability to build collaborative relationships.