Laboratory Intern - Semi-Volatiles

Montrose Environmental Group • Orange, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact, guided by the principle "For Planet and Progress." We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected globally. Our diverse teams of scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants, and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies to guide industries and governments, ensuring communities and environments thrive. Joining Onterris means becoming part of a movement for better thinking, smarter solutions, and lasting impact, working to advance our way of life while protecting the environment. As a Laboratory Intern based in the Orange, CA Laboratory, you will gain hands-on experience, collaborating with a team of committed professionals and contributing to meaningful scientific work. This role offers the opportunity to grow your expertise in a dynamic, quality-driven environment, focusing on sample preparation and handling, recordkeeping, and developing essential lab instincts. You will support the delivery of accurate, on-time results while learning industry standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Currently enrolled in a local University
• Basic laboratory techniques (knowledge of PPE, use of balance, pipetting, glassware handling, etc)
• Basic Excel skills required
• Must have ability to follow directions and work in a team setting
• Must be comfortable working with strong acids and solvents
• Excellent communication skills required
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of analytical method, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good organizational skills and strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior Laboratory experience preferred but not required as this is an intern position

Responsibilities

• Preparing samples for digestion or extraction as needed (includes but is not limited to: weighing soils, making composites, crushing samples, incremental sampling, product sampling, etc)
• Washing glassware
• Preparing reagents as needed
• Conducting simple water quality assays
• Data entry
• Perform support tasks as needed
• Comply with Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Comply with Health and Safety Plan
• Other duties as assigned by the Group Leader or Lab Director

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees