Sample Control Assistant Intern (WETLAB, Pack Intern, Spring 2026)

**This internship is hosted by Western Environmental Testing Laboratory and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio (NCS). 

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Western Environmental Testing Laboratory 

About Western Environmental Testing Laboratory: 

Are you ready to launch your career in environmental science with a company that values curiosity, precision, and fun? Western Environmental Testing Laboratory (WETLAB) is seeking a individuals to join our fast-paced, client-focused team. 

At WETLAB, we believe science should be both rigorous and rewarding. Our core values—trust and respect, precision, flexibility, innovation, and fun—guide how we serve clients and support each other. We’re committed to doing great work, thinking outside the box, and enjoying the journey together. 

About the Role 

At WETLAB, you’ll play a hands-on role in preparing, testing, and analyzing environmental samples that drive important environmental decisions. You’ll work with advanced instrumentation, contribute to problem-solving across teams, and ensure high-quality, precise results. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career scientists or lab professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment and want to grow their skills in geochemistry and environmental testing. 

Internship Description: 

Sample Control Assistant (SCA) is responsible for bottle kit preparation, sample filtration and preservation, assist with packing and preparing samples to be shipped to sub-contract laboratories, filing documents on server, assist with sample storage/disposal, sample control working supply stock replenishment, light office janitorial duties (including garbage disposal, window cleaning, sweeping floors, etc) and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory, office, and warehouse environment. SCA has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures and relies on instructions, pre-established guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to perform functions of the job. SCA works under immediate supervision. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Complete 150 hours of work as an intern (8-15 hours per week, 15 weeks total) 
• Scan and save Chain of Custody (COC) and other Sample Control documents 
• Split, filter and/or preserve samples, as required 
• Prepare bottle kit orders 
• Assist with sample storage and disposal 
• Restock supplies 
• Ability to complete tasks assigned projects on or before due date. 
• Light office janitorial duties – clean windows, sweep floors, dust surfaces, etc 
• Empty Sample Receiving garbage and take to dumpsters 
• Follow Sample Control Opening and Closing Procedures. 
• Maintain clean and organized workspace 
• Adhere to WETLAB Standard Operating Procedure’s (SOP). 
• Other duties as assigned 

Goals and Expectations of the Intern: 

The internship is designed to develop reliable, well-rounded contributors who can effectively support WETLAB’s fast-paced operations. Interns are expected to demonstrate success working with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly—both verbally and in writing—when interacting with staff, customers, and groups of varying sizes. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, combined with the ability to collaborate with multiple team members, are essential. 

Interns should maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while applying analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills to daily tasks. They must be well-organized, dependable, punctual, and capable of performing effectively in environments that may be fast-moving or occasionally stressful. Adherence to WETLAB’s Quality Assurance Plan, Safety Plan, and all company policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines is required. 

Overall, interns are expected to bring a collaborative, results-driven mindset, uphold high standards of service quality, and contribute positively to the team while gaining meaningful industry experience. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate OR graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Spring ‘26 semester 
• Fall ‘25 or earlier graduates are not eligible for the Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program 
• Student must be enrolled in a major or minor program in the following colleges: 
  • Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources (CABNR) 
  • Business 
  • Engineering 
  • Science 
  • Public Health/Orvis 
• To be successful in this internship, candidates must arrive with the following skills, qualities, and professional attributes: 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with team members, customers, and groups of varying sizes. 
• Well-developed interpersonal and customer service abilities, supporting effective collaboration across multiple departments. 
• Dependability and punctuality, demonstrating reliability in attendance and task completion. 
• Commitment to following established procedures, including the Quality Assurance Plan, Safety Plan, and all company policies and regulatory guidelines. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Keen attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in data handling, documentation, and laboratory support tasks. 

Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to interpret instructions, evaluate situations, and contribute to workflow efficiency. 

Effective organizational and time-management skills suited for a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. 

Desired Schedule for Intern: 

Ideally, the intern would be available Wednesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m 

Pack STEM internships require interns to complete 150 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.