Laboratory Technician Intern

KTA-Tator, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

19h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a consulting engineering firm internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion and asset protection with corporate headquarters based near the Pittsburgh International Airport in Findlay Township. KTA is a casual, friendly workplace, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an employee-owned company run with family-inspired values and ethics, where diverse perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are embraced and valued. We wear jeans, have great perks (onsite fitness center, hair salon, massage days, outdoor patio, employee garden to name a few), and host fundraising, wellness, and employee events that celebrate our company and employee success. The employees of KTA are dedicated to making each other, the company, and our clients successful. At KTA, you’ll work with and learn from the best in the industry! We are currently searching for a Laboratory Technician Intern for the Summer of 2026. You will gain real-world experience in a variety of day-to-day analytical and physical testing laboratory responsibilities. If you aren’t afraid to dive right in and tackle projects, have a creative side, and enjoy juggling a variety of responsibilities... then this is the internship for you! As a Laboratory Technician Intern, you will take on tasks such as: Sample preparation Bench, instrumental, and physical testing experiments Sample disposal Assistance with other projects, as needed Position Requirements: Pursuing a degree in material science, chemistry, engineering or other related discipline Willingness to work with strong odors and messy materials Ability to work as a team member as well as independently Interest in applied science Reliable transportation Technical writing experience - desired Physical Requirements: Near distance vision, color vision; ability to safely lift 40 or more pounds, feel textures, wear respiratory protection, and stand for long periods of time; ability to type, write, speak, see, and hear with or without modification/reasonable accommodation. Details: Hours: 40 hours weekly (in-person) Duration: Summer internship beginning in May or early June 2026 Pay: $15/hour Flexible hours and duration of employment based on incumbent’s school schedule KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KTA is a Standing Firm Company. Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA).

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in material science, chemistry, engineering or other related discipline
Willingness to work with strong odors and messy materials
Ability to work as a team member as well as independently
Interest in applied science
Reliable transportation
Near distance vision, color vision
Ability to safely lift 40 or more pounds, feel textures, wear respiratory protection, and stand for long periods of time
Ability to type, write, speak, see, and hear with or without modification/reasonable accommodation