Environmental Laboratory - Intern at Onterris — Denver, CO

About Us

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.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

About Us

We build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

A Day in the Life

As an Intern, at our Denver, CO Laboratory, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $19.30, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

Preparing samples for digestion or extraction as needed. Tasks can include but not limited to: sample login , weighing, making composites, crushing samples, incremental sampling, product sampling, sample disposal

Calibrating/packing equipment for use in-field or in-lab

Washing glassware

Preparing reagents as needed

Conducting simple water quality assays

Data entry

Perform support tasks as needed

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

High School Diploma

Currently enrolled in a local University

Basic laboratory techniques (knowledge of PPE, use of balance, pipetting, glassware handling, etc)

Basic Excel skills required

Ability to follow directions and work in a team setting

Comfortable working with strong acids and solvents

Excellent communication skills required

Detail oriented

Prior Laboratory experience preferred but not required as this is an intern position

Knowledge of analytical method, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety

Ability to work independently and in a team

Good organizational skills and strong communication skills

Able to work in a stationary position for entire shift duration

Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs independently and 50 lbs using assisted lifting equipment

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com .

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to 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, click here to learn more.