Environmental Laboratory - Intern

Company Overview

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real‑world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

A Day in the Life:
As an Intern, at our Denver, CO Laboratory, you’ll assist multiple projects and interact with multidisciplinary staff. Compensation: $19.30 per hour (commensurate with experience, skills and geographic location).

• Prepare samples for digestion or extraction, including sample login, weighing, making composites, crushing, incremental sampling, product sampling and disposal.
• Calibrate and pack equipment for use in‑field or in‑lab.
• Wash glassware.
• Prepare reagents.
• Conduct simple water quality assays.
• Enter data.
• Perform support tasks as needed.

• High School Diploma; currently enrolled in a local university.
• Basic laboratory techniques (PPE, balance, pipetting, glassware handling, etc.).
• Basic Excel skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team setting.
• Comfortable working with strong acids and solvents.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Prior laboratory experience preferred but not required for an internship.
• Knowledge of analytical methods, instruments, general lab practices and safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and good communication.
• Can work in a stationary position for entire shift duration.
• Can lift and move up to 25lbs independently and 50lbs with assisted equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, please review our accommodations policy.