Lab Chemist Internship 2026

Clean Harbors • Waynoka, OK

72d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Lab Chemist Internship to join our team in Newark, CA. This internship is designed for individuals who are deeply technical, enthusiastic about learning, and eager to contribute to our team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to 50% document control-data analysis, 25% shadowing supervisor and technician, and 25% reviewing, updating, and validating accuracy in all documents. If you are ready to take on new challenges and grow your career, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science of Chemistry or Biology or recent graduate
• Must be technical and detail oriented
• Laboratory experience preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Computer savvy
• Ability to document, record, and analyze data and information
• Lift up to 50lbs, climb stairs, bend, stoop and stand for long hours

Nice To Haves

• ICP instrumentation for metals knowledge
• Wet chemistry knowledge
• Flashpoint knowledge
• Calorimetry knowledge
• TOC (Total Organic Carbon) knowledge
• Wastewater knowledge
• Knowledge operating GC, IC

Responsibilities

• Ensures that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Learn about the analysis of various metals to include 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
• Shadowing supervisor and technician
• Learn about properly manage waste generated as a result of analytical procedures, document control-data analysis, reviewing, updating, and validating 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Bonus or incentive compensation eligibility
• Equal opportunity employer
• Military & Veteran friendly company
• Commitment to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees