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Clean Harbors


Lab Chemist Intern

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Recruitment began on March 27, 2025
and the job listing Expires on September 27, 2025
Full-time, Internship, Part-time
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Kickstart Your Career with a Winning Lab Chemist Internship at Clean Harbors โ€“ Summer 2025!

๐Ÿ“ Location: Cleveland, OH
๐Ÿ’ฐWage: $19.50 hr
๐ŸกHousing: Not provided. Candidates should live within a commutable distance.

Are you ready to gain hands-on experience in an industry-leading environmental laboratory?

Clean Harbors, North Americaโ€™s leader in environmental, energy, and industrial services, is looking for a highly motivated Lab Chemist Intern for our Summer 2025 Internship Program. This is your chance to work alongside top professionals, develop technical skills, and build a strong foundation for your future career.

Whatโ€™s in it for you?

โœ”๏ธ Real-World Experience โ€“ Work on live projects and gain exposure to the Environmental-Industrial Waste Management Industry.
โœ”๏ธHands-On Learning โ€“ Work with advanced laboratory instruments, including GC, IC, ICP, and wet chemistry testing methods.
โœ”๏ธCareer Development โ€“ Learn Process Safety Management (PSM) principles, document control, and data analysis.
โœ”๏ธMentorship & Networking โ€“ Shadow industry professionals and collaborate with experts.

Key Responsibilities:

๐Ÿ”น 50% Document Control & Data Analysis โ€“ Ensure accuracy and compliance in lab documentation.
๐Ÿ”น25% Hands-On Lab Work โ€“ Shadow lab supervisors and technicians to understand environmental analysis procedures.
๐Ÿ”น25% Quality Control & Validation โ€“ Review, update, and validate essential lab documents.
๐Ÿ”นTechnical Learning โ€“ Analyze various metals (including mercury), perform wet chemistry testing (Chlorine & Fluoride analysis), and operate GC, IC, and ICP instrumentation.
๐Ÿ”นSafety First โ€“ Adhere to all OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.

What You Bring to the Team:

โœ”๏ธ Enrolled in or recently graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry or Biology.
โœ”๏ธTechnical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
โœ”๏ธPrevious lab experience preferred (academic or professional).
โœ”๏ธStrong communication and organizational skills.
โœ”๏ธComputer proficiency (data analysis & documentation).
โœ”๏ธAbility to lift up to 50 lbs., climb stairs, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods.

Bonus Skills:
โœ… Experience with ICP instrumentation, flashpoint, calorimetry, or TOC (Total Organic Carbon) analysis.
โœ… Familiarity with wastewater analysis and operating GC & IC instrumentation.

Why Join Clean Harbors?

As an industry leader, Clean Harbors serves Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and private entities across North America. We provide a dynamic, safety-first work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and leadership.

๐Ÿš€ Take the next step toward a successful career! Apply online today: https://careers.cleanharbors.com/

๐Ÿ”น Military & Veterans Encouraged to Apply โ€“ Clean Harbors is a proud Military & Veteran-friendly company.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable lab experience, develop essential technical skills, and kickstart your career in environmental science! ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ’ก

#Internship #ChemistIntern #EnvironmentalScience #SummerInternship #CleanHarbors

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