Job Opportunities

Student Opportunities

Are you an undergraduate student or a recent graduate? Learn and grow with us through hands-on internships in our accredited laboratory or as a seasonal field technician. UFI's summer paid internships typically begin in May or June, with interviews conducted in February or March. Applications are accepted anytime and will be reviewed in January and February each year. Preferred student internship candidates will have at least one year of college chemistry, biology, or environmental science experience. 

High school students are encouraged to reach out to UFI staff to learn more about potential job shadowing or research opportunities.

Join Our Team

At the Upstate Freshwater Institute, we're passionate about understanding freshwater systems and providing information that leads to informed decisions regarding our most precious natural resource. As a part of our team, you'll work with talented professionals and contribute to important environmental research.

Review our available positions below!

Open Positions

Full-Time Environmental Laboratory Technician

Full-time position in our certified laboratory. Job responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation can be found at this link. If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Gina. Resumes should be emailed directly to Gina and are accepted until the position is filled.

Seasonal Environmental Laboratory Technician

Seasonal position in our certified laboratory. This position begins as part-time (April-May), then changes to full-time starting in June. Job responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation can be found at this link. If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Gina. Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Seasonal Field Technician

Seasonal position with our field program. This position begins in June 2026. Job responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation can be found at this link. If you are interested in this position, please contact Monica. Resumes will be accepted until February 20th, submitted via email or Handshake.