Environmental Geochemistry Intern

Lithos Carbon is an innovative early-stage carbon removal company and a leader in enhanced rock weathering technology. We develop cutting-edge solutions to combat climate change while improving soil health for agriculture. Based in Silicon Valley, our global center for technology and innovation offers an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven team advancing sustainable carbon dioxide removal (CDR).

Internship Overview:

As an Environmental Geochemistry Intern on the Research Partnerships team, you will gain hands-on experience combining laboratory soil sample preparation, wet benchtop experiments, and quantitative data analysis. This role is ideal for undergraduates or recent graduates with a background in environmental geochemistry, geology, soil science, or environmental science who also have data analysis skills. You will work closely with the research team to prepare and analyze soil samples, maintain detailed lab notes, and contribute to interpreting large-scale ERW datasets. This internship offers exposure to a fast-paced, high-pivot environment requiring adaptability and proactiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process soil samples, including potentially labor-intensive physical preparation and wet-benchtop experimentation.
• Conduct soil experiments under supervision, maintaining accurate and detailed lab documentation.
• Organize, analyze, and visualize experimental data; support programming and data analysis efforts using Python.
• Assist with data management and help calculate carbon dioxide removal metrics from Lithos’ large-scale ERW datasets.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure sample tracking and laboratory organization.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate program in environmental geochemistry, geology, soil science, environmental science, or related field.
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis, with experience in Python strongly preferred.
• Comfortable performing laborious sample preparation and wet lab work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to rigorous lab documentation.
• Interest in environmental sustainability, carbon removal science, and advanced analytical techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment.

Preferred Traits:

• Motivated, organized, and eager to learn both laboratory and computational methods.
• Curious about applying advanced analytical tools to environmental research.
• Strong communication skills and proactive engagement with complex datasets.

If you are excited to contribute to cutting-edge carbon removal research as part of Lithos Carbon’s Research Partnerships team, please submit your resumé and a brief cover letter explaining your interest and relevant skills. Join us to be part of a team working toward a more sustainable future.