About the role#
Geosyntec Consultants is hiring a Laboratory Intern for a 4-month co-op position during the Winter 2027 semester. This is a full-time role based in Guelph, Ontario. You will work with our team of scientists and engineers to support environmental remediation projects. This position requires 40 hours of work per week on-site.
What you'll do#
- Perform general laboratory duties, housekeeping, and equipment sterilization.
- Support testing through pipetting, measuring, sampling, and data entry.
- Conduct probe analyses for pH, ORP, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen.
- Perform colorimetric and photometric analyses.
- Prepare and sample bench-scale reactors and columns using contaminated groundwater and soils.
- Calibrate laboratory instruments and prepare chemical solutions following standard procedures.
- Record test results on standardized forms, prepare graphs, and write reports.
- Document all laboratory activities accurately.
- Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety Management policies.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a co-op program.
- A college diploma in biotechnology or a university undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field.
- Knowledge of basic analytical chemistry techniques and sample preparation procedures.
- Experience with pH and ORP measurement.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and laboratory documentation systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
- Duration: Winter 2027 semester (approx. 4 months).
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: $19.84 to $27.78 per hour.
About Geosyntec Consultants
Geosyntec Consultants provides engineering and consulting services for private and public sector clients. The firm focuses on projects related to civil infrastructure, natural resources, and environmental management. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, the company employs over 2,500 people. It operates as a privately held organization.
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