ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & LABORATORY INTERNSHIP

Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. | Environmental Science & Laboratory Internship
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & LABORATORY INTERNSHIP
Technical Career Education | Environmental Testing Laboratory
Pay $16/hour
Schedule Typically 10-15 hrs/week; up to 30 available
Program Length 10-week / 150-hour target; may vary
Locations Participating AEL laboratories and operational sites
About AEL
Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL) is Florida’s largest environmental laboratory network. We provide on-time, quality analytical services and foster continuous improvement through the contributions of our employees. Our internship program gives students structured, supervised experience while introducing career paths across environmental science, laboratory operations, field services, quality systems, data management, and project support.
Internship Overview
Interns learn the environmental sample lifecycle from collection and receipt through preparation, analysis, data review, and final reporting. Assignments are coordinated with class schedules, academic requirements, intern availability, and business needs. Interns receive an assigned mentor, regular check-ins, a midpoint review, and a final evaluation. Academic credit may be available with school approval; internships completed for credit may be unpaid in some cases.
What You Will Learn and Do
• Complete orientation in safety, PPE, confidentiality, quality systems, hazardous waste, and workplace policies.
• Review chain-of-custody records; assist with sample receipt, login, preservation review, distribution, storage, kit preparation, and disposal.
• Rotate through laboratory departments and gain exposure to preparation procedures, instrumentation, calibrations, quality control concepts, SOPs, and approved analyses under supervision.
• Gain exposure to LIMS, spreadsheets, data traceability, data review, report preparation, and technical communication.
• Participate in sampling preparation, equipment review, field documentation, or environmental monitoring observations when available.
• Learn how laboratory work supports programs such as drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, surface water, stormwater, PFAS, and environmental compliance.
• Assist with laboratory organization, inventory, equipment care, data entry, and other operational activities.
• Complete a capstone project, presentation, or written summary connecting classroom learning with practical environmental operations.
Qualifications
• Declared major in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Engineering, Marine Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science Technology, or a related discipline.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, communication, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and learn laboratory information systems.
• Ability to protect client confidentiality, follow documented procedures, and work safely within assigned training and supervision.
• Ability to work independently when authorized and meet assigned deadlines.
Program Expectations and Safety
Interns perform only activities appropriate to completed training and supervision, use required PPE, maintain assigned documentation, participate in mentor meetings, and incorporate feedback. Interns may observe activities when direct participation is not appropriate and may not independently release data or reports, make regulatory interpretations or client commitments, or perform unsupervised client work.
Pathway to Future Opportunities
AEL’s goal is to provide a meaningful industry experience and build a pathway to future employment. Consideration for permanent positions may include successful completion of assigned training and demonstrations of capability, proficiency in approved work, professionalism, teamwork, problem-solving, and positive evaluations from the mentor and laboratory manager.
How to Apply
Complete the AEL job application: https://aellab.com/job-application/
AEL is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.