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cityoflawrence

WATER INTERN- MSO

Lawrence, KS · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Are you a high school Junior or Senior with an interest in chemistry, geology, hydrology, biology ... lab operations. Responsibilities will be based on the intern's educational background and may ...

Agilent

Quality Control Laboratory Intern

Carpinteria, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

... lab operations. Qualifications * Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry ... The intern pay rate for this position is $22 - $25/hour plus eligibility for paid holidays and ...

Labcorp

Lab Supervisor - Chemistry

Tampa, FL

Monitor daily workflow in the lab and schedule adequate assay coverage * Responsible for ensuring ... Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees ...

Labcorp

Lab Supervisor - Chemistry

Tampa, FL · On-site

Monitor daily workflow in the lab and schedule adequate assay coverage * Responsible for ensuring ... Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees ...

Labcorp

Lab Supervisor - Chemistry

Tampa, FL

Monitor daily workflow in the lab and schedule adequate assay coverage * Responsible for ensuring ... Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for chemistry lab intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Chemistry Lab Intern, you can expect to support ongoing research projects, assist with routine analytical testing, and participate in experiments involving sample preparation, data collection, and chemical analysis. Interns often work closely with experienced chemists and lab technicians, learning to operate various laboratory instruments and follow strict safety protocols. This hands-on experience provides valuable exposure to both independent and collaborative work, and offers insights into potential areas of specialization within the field of chemistry.

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A Chemistry Lab Intern assists professional chemists and laboratory staff with various tasks such as preparing chemical solutions, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Interns may also help with record-keeping, cleaning glassware, and ensuring that safety protocols are followed. This position provides hands-on experience and exposure to real-world laboratory procedures, making it ideal for students or recent graduates looking to build their skills in chemistry.
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WATER INTERN- MSO

cityoflawrence

Lawrence, KS • On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

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Re-posted 24 days ago

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Summary:

Join our team for the summer; get paid to learn about career opportunities in the water industry and serve your community! Are you a high school Junior or Senior with an interest in chemistry, geology, hydrology, biology or learning how your community’s water systems work? If so, this this might be the internship for you! This new intern opportunity allows high school students to explore careers in the water industry, while developing valuable industry specific skills and knowledge. Interns will work alongside dedicate city professionals whose job it is the protect the City’s public health and environment every day.

 

This position will specifically assist the Municipal Services and Operations Department staff with water system operations primarily for the drinking water systems, with some support to clean water and stormwater systems as well. The position will support a variety of programs in addition to treatment plant operations, including lead water line replacement, source water protection and water quality lab operations. Responsibilities will be based on the intern’s educational background and may include but not limited to assistance with water treatment and source water protection projects, data review and assistance with field activities; sampling; data processing; technical reports; document archiving; quality assurance checks; water testing for various contaminants; LIMS data entry and management; service line identification; observations and analysis of source water trends; plant maintenance; SCADA; pretreatment and other programs; public outreach; and applied research. The intern will have opportunities for both office and field work.
Hours: 30 hours per week for 10 weeks during the summer months. Work schedule is part-time and flexible with the student’s schedule, within normal business hours, during the school year.

Qualifications: 

Current high school student with an interest in pursuing careers in the water industry. Applicants should be well organized and detail-oriented, as well as be positive, responsible, safety-oriented and know how to effectively communicate with others.  Must be at least 16 years of age. Resume submission is optional, but encouraged. Applicants are required to provide a 200-word minimum on why you are interested in the internship and what makes you the best candidate.
The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check and post offer City physical and drug screen.

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