Lab Chemist I - Summer 2027 Internship

About the role

Clean Harbors Aragonite, UT Incinerator is seeking a Lab/Blends Chemist Intern to join our safety-focused team. This internship provides students with hands‑on experience supporting real projects that contribute to business priorities across our environmental, energy, and industrial services operations. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to the industry, and develop practical skills that support academic and early career goals. The position is in‑person at the Aragonite Incinerator and is not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely at all times
• Learn about the analysis of various metals, including but not limited to mercury
• Learn about wet chemistry testing including Chlorine and Fluoride analysis
• Learn about analysis of facility samples and instrumentation through GC, IC, ICP, and various analytical laboratory instruments
• Shadow supervisor and technician
• Learn to properly manage waste generated from analytical procedures
• Perform document control, data analysis, review, update, and validate accuracy in all documents
• Maintain a safe working environment that complies with all applicable OSHA regulations
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant field at an accredited college or university
• Experience in a laboratory setting
• Knowledge of wastewater, TOC (Total Organic Carbon), and ICP instrumentation for metals, wet chemistry, flashpoint, calorimetry (a plus)
• Strong interest in learning about the environmental services industry

Skills

• Ability to document, record, and analyze data and information
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or other relevant technical tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and stand for long hours

Pay

Competitive pay of $20/hour

Schedule

Start dates for the Summer 2027 Internship Program are May 17th or May 24th, 2027. Internships run through the summer and end in August.

Benefits

• Health and Safety is the #1 priority
• Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization
• Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities
• Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors’ operations
• Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business