2026 Summer College Intern - Division of Environmental Services

State of Ohio • Reynoldsburg, OH

7h • Onsite

About The Position

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program directly related to the position or have recently graduated within the quarter/semester immediately preceding the start date. Major area of study\: Environmental Science, Water Resources, Chemistry or Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical) or relevant field of study. Knowledge of safety practices, public relations, Agency policies and procedures and permits as applicable. Skills in computers (word processing and database work) The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest intern in the Division of Environmental Services (DES) located at our lab in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Essentials. Let's talk about 'em: Responsible for cleaning and sterilization of glassware, laboratory equipment, instruments; prepare various samples for laboratory analyses. Assist in the analysis of stream samples for intensive water quality surveys. Prepare chemical reagents and standard solutions. Aid professional staff in preparation of reagents and other solutions used in the laboratory; dispose of samples after completion of analytical work; handle acids and other caustic agents. Perform other duties as required. Ready to level up your experience? Apply today, and let's talk.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program directly related to the position or have recently graduated within the quarter/semester immediately preceding the start date.
• Major area of study\: Environmental Science, Water Resources, Chemistry or Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical) or relevant field of study.
• Knowledge of safety practices, public relations, Agency policies and procedures and permits as applicable.
• Skills in computers (word processing and database work)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and sterilization of glassware, laboratory equipment, instruments
• Prepare various samples for laboratory analyses
• Assist in the analysis of stream samples for intensive water quality surveys
• Prepare chemical reagents and standard solutions
• Aid professional staff in preparation of reagents and other solutions used in the laboratory
• Dispose of samples after completion of analytical work
• Handle acids and other caustic agents
• Perform other duties as required

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed