The intern will assist with laboratory analysis of facility samples using various instruments like GC, IC, and ICP while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. They will also support data documentation, validation, and waste management procedures under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be currently pursuing a degree in biology, chemistry, or a relevant field at an accredited institution. Applicants should have laboratory experience and the physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs and standing for long hours.
Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services.
Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers.
Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Clean Harbors Aragonite, UT Incinerator is seeking a Lab/Blends Chemist Intern
to join our safety-focused team. This internship provides students with the
opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting real projects that
contribute to business priorities across our environmental, energy, and
industrial services operations. We are searching for a reliable and
team-oriented individual with an excellent commitment to safety to join our
growing team during Summer 2027!
This internship is an in-person opportunity based at our Aragonite Incinerator
and is not eligible for remote work. Interns will work alongside experienced
professionals, gain exposure to our industry, and develop practical skills that
support their academic and early career goals.
Start dates for our Summer 2027 Internship Program are May 17th or May 24th of
2027. Internships will run through the summer and end in August.
Why Intern with Clean Harbors?
* Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
* Competitive pay of $20/hour
* Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience
while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in
environmental, energy, and industrial services.
Our internship program is designed to provide:
* Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;
* Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;
* Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors’
operations;
* Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring 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
What does it take to intern with Clean Harbors?
* Currently pursuing a degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant field at
an accredited college or university;
* Experience in a laboratory setting;
* Knowledge of wastewater, TOC (Total Organic Carbon), and ICP instrumentation
for metals, wet chemistry, flashpoint, Calorimetry knowledge is a plus!
* Strong interest in learning about the environmental services industry;
* Ability to document, record, and analyze data and information;
* Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment;
* Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills;
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office or other relevant technical tools;
* Lift up to 50lbs, climb stairs, bend, stoop and stand for long hours.
Want to learn more about starting your career with Clean Harbors?
As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside
field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial
services across North America. Your day may include time at a facility or
project site, participating in safety briefings, observing operational
processes, and learning how teams safely manage environmental services and
hazardous materials.
Interns may also assist with project coordination, review operational data, and
support team initiatives that help keep operations running safely and
efficiently. Throughout the internship, you will gain practical exposure to the
people, processes, and safety culture that drive Clean Harbors’ work in the
field.
About Clean Harbors
40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create
a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of
hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental,
energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico,
and Puerto Rico.
Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing
premier environmental, energy, and industrial services. We are solving tough
problems through innovation and proven methodology. Come be part of the solution
with us.
Join our safety-focused team today! To learn more about our company and apply
for this opportunity,
visit: https://careers.cleanharbors.com/intern-co-op-programs
[https://careers.cleanharbors.com/intern-co-op-programs]
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and
reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its
services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation,
contact ect@cleanharbors.com [ect@cleanharbors.com] or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws
and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects
the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based
on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition
to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive
compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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