Environmental Science Internship

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP

TECHNICAL CAREER EDUCATION

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LABORATORY

Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL), the largest environmental laboratory network in the state of Florida, is currently seeking interns for all locations. AEL values energetic and hard-working employees with positive attitudes. We seek individuals who are eager to learn, can solve problems independently, are detail oriented, and can work as a team. All qualities that help the individual and the company succeed in a cutting edge and competitive analytical environment.

AEL’s staff includes degreed chemists, biologists, microbiologists, and other scientists, along with trained technicians and support staff. AEL is committed to helping its employees grow professionally and personally. In addition, AEL recognizes that a stable workforce is a key to continuity, and continuity is a key to quality for an environmental testing laboratory. AEL’s strong commitment to its staff shows in its low employee turnover, which remains below that typical for the industry. AEL offers a very competitive salary and benefits package which includes PTO, health insurance, and an employer matching retirement plan. AEL’s diversified portfolio of clients and projects enables it to avoid the highs and low of work that many of its competitors face, and makes for a very stable working environment for its employees.

AEL is committed to satisfying the needs of its clients by providing on-time quality analytical services that meet client requirements and expectations. As a company, AEL places top priority on quality, and fosters this through a continuous process of improvement, in which employee contributions play a vital role.

Internship Description: The Testing Laboratory Intern will be trained in “cradle to grave” sample processing and analytical testing under a flexible work schedule. Interns will receive comprehensive exposure to all aspects of the laboratory setting. Our goal is to provide interns with a positive experience in the industry, build interest in environmental testing and hopefully retain their services beyond the duration of the internship.

Summer 2025 Internship

Pay: $17 per hour

Hours: Up to 30 hours per week is available

Application deadline: June 1, 2025

Start date: ASAP in June 2025

Requirements:

• Must have declared a major in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Biology.
• Must have completed coursework in Organic Chemistry II.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater.
• Must have good communication skills (will have some client interaction).
• Must have good computer skills both in typing and Microsoft Office Programs.
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Must have an understanding of client confidentiality.
• Must be able to work independently and with a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet client deadlines.

Internship Training/Responsibilities and Duties:

• Orientation and familiarity with laboratory procedures for QA/QC, Health and Safety, Hazardous Waste and general company policies
• Check in and unpack samples upon receipt in lab
• Review and completion of Chain of Custody documentation and scanning
• Distribution of samples to lab areas and storage
• Kit preparation and timely shipment of kits to clients
• Sample disposal according to procedures
• Review AEL SOPs for analyses assigned
• Familiarize with instrumentation applicable to assigned analyses
• Demonstrate basic operation of instrument(s)
• Conduct IDOCs: Initial Demonstration of Capability (required for each individual analysis)
• Conducts analyses under direct supervision of trainer or until evaluation by QA officer and trainer/lab manager allows for unsupervised performance on select analyses
• Demonstrate proficiency with computers, laboratory LIMS and spreadsheets
• Some clerical work may be involved including data entry and logging in of samples
• Assist with laboratory organization, supply inventory, calibrations, and cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Criteria for Consideration for Permanent Positions:

• Proficient at assigned analyses without direct supervision
• Successful completion of IDOCs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills
• Ability to recognize existing problems, foresee potential problems, and implement measures to eliminate or reduce the probability of occurrence and/or minimize their impact
• Evaluation by trainer/lab manager

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drug‐Free Workplace in an effort to safeguard workplace health, safety, and productivity. Fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law.