Students in the College of Science and Mathematics have a variety of opportunities for jobs on and off campus that provide experiences to build resumes and demonstrate their classroom knowledge and skills as well as to begin building their professional network. This page will be regularly updated with listing for currently available on campus and off campus positions for Tarleton STEM students.

Employment Opportunities with College Partners
Lifecycle Biotechnologies* Chemistry Internship
* Microbiology Internship
Texas InstrumentsSee postings in Handshake for
Specific opportunities
Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Mickey Leland Environmental
Internship Program

Feb 28, 2023 Application Deadline
US Army Corps of EngineersSummer Park Ranger Positions
Feb 1, 2023 Application Deadline

Natural Resource Specialist @ Hords Creek Lake
Feb 9, 2023 Application Deadline

Current Job Listings

  • Employer: Oregon State University Expires: 04/22/2026 Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1 Oregon State University Department: Earth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS) Appointment Type: Temporary Staff Job Location: Blue River Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Job Summary: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1 position for the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at […]
  • Employer: UC Davis California National Primate Research Center Expires: 04/24/2026 Dr. Kinnally at the California National Primate Research Center seeks to fill 2-3 research intern positions at the Student Intern Level 2 starting in May or June, 2026. The successful candidate will work on multiple studies examining the behavioral neuroscience of development and aging in […]
  • Employer: Army Civilian Careers – Science, Engineering & Analysis (SEA) Expires: 04/22/2026 POSITION: Student Trainee (Chemistry)LOCATION: Savannah, GA, Norfolk, VA, Seattle, WA               STARTING SALARY: $36,464 – $53,202 per year PAY PROGRESSION: GS-03 Salary $36,464-$47,397GS-04 Salary $40,922-$52,202Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/865078900 NOTE: Must apply on both Handshake & USAJOBS. Include resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable).  U.S. citizenship […]
  • Employer: Army Civilian Careers – Science, Engineering & Analysis (SEA) Expires: 04/22/2026 POSITION: Student Trainee (Mathematics & Statistics)LOCATION: Buffalo, NY               STARTING SALARY: $36,103 – $49,498 per year PAY PROGRESSION: GS-03 Salary $36,103-$44,780GS-04 Salary $36,825-$49,498Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/865083900 NOTE: Must apply on both Handshake & USAJOBS. Include resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable).  U.S. citizenship is required […]
  • Employer: Army Civilian Careers Expires: 04/22/2026 POSITION: Student Trainee (Biological Science and Natural ResourcesLOCATION: San Juan, PR               STARTING SALARY: $36,464 – $47,334 per year PAY PROGRESSION: GS-03 Salary $36,464-$44,780GS-04 Salary $37,193-$47,334Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/865068300 NOTE: Must apply on both Handshake & USAJOBS. Include resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable).  U.S. citizenship is required in order to […]
  • Employer: Oregon State University Expires: 04/22/2026 Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1 Oregon State University Department: Earth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS) Appointment Type: Temporary Staff Job Location: Blue River Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Job Summary: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1 position for the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at […]
  • Employer: UC Davis California National Primate Research Center Expires: 04/24/2026 Dr. Kinnally at the California National Primate Research Center seeks to fill 2-3 research intern positions at the Student Intern Level 2 starting in May or June, 2026. The successful candidate will work on multiple studies examining the behavioral neuroscience of development and aging in […]
  • Employer: Army Civilian Careers – Science, Engineering & Analysis (SEA) Expires: 04/22/2026 POSITION: Student Trainee (Chemistry)LOCATION: Savannah, GA, Norfolk, VA, Seattle, WA               STARTING SALARY: $36,464 – $53,202 per year PAY PROGRESSION: GS-03 Salary $36,464-$47,397GS-04 Salary $40,922-$52,202Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/865078900 NOTE: Must apply on both Handshake & USAJOBS. Include resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable).  U.S. citizenship […]
  • Employer: Army Civilian Careers – Science, Engineering & Analysis (SEA) Expires: 04/22/2026 POSITION: Student Trainee (Mathematics & Statistics)LOCATION: Buffalo, NY               STARTING SALARY: $36,103 – $49,498 per year PAY PROGRESSION: GS-03 Salary $36,103-$44,780GS-04 Salary $36,825-$49,498Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/865083900 NOTE: Must apply on both Handshake & USAJOBS. Include resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable).  U.S. citizenship is required […]
  • Employer: Army Civilian Careers Expires: 04/22/2026 POSITION: Student Trainee (Biological Science and Natural ResourcesLOCATION: San Juan, PR               STARTING SALARY: $36,464 – $47,334 per year PAY PROGRESSION: GS-03 Salary $36,464-$44,780GS-04 Salary $37,193-$47,334Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/865068300 NOTE: Must apply on both Handshake & USAJOBS. Include resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable).  U.S. citizenship is required in order to […]
  • Employer: Valencia College Expires: 04/24/2026 Valencia College is now hiring four Learning Assistant II (Tutors) to join the Learning Support Center tutoring team at the Lake Nona Campus. This position will be supporting students with Math and/or Science.The ideal candidate will have:Successfully completed one or more of the following coursesChemistry: Chemistry in Everyday Life, Introduction […]
  • Employer: Space Dynamics Laboratory – Space Dynamics Laboratory Expires: 04/23/2026 Job ID: 5375BDate Posted: April 8, 2026 About SDLSpace Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA […]
  • Employer: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Expires: 04/22/2026 OverviewAt PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.  Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of […]
  • Employer: XtalPi Inc. Expires: 04/25/2026 Introduction about the business and productXtalPi (XTALPI,2228.HK) is an innovative technology platform company powered by artificial intelligence (Al) and robotics. Founded in 2015 on the MIT campus, XtalPi is dedicated to driving intelligent and digital transformation in the Life Sciences and new materials industries. With tightly interwoven quantum physics, Al, […]
  • Employer: ScribeNest Expires: 04/24/2026 Are you a pre-med, nursing, or PA student looking to dive headfirst into the world of medicine? Look no further! Scribe Nest LLC, a thriving physician-led business in the dynamic DFW area, is seeking passionate individuals like you to join our team and embark on an exciting journey toward becoming future […]
  • Employer: ENT and Allergy Associates Expires: 04/25/2026 ENT and Allergy Associates, New York & New Jersey's premier ENT and Allergy medical practice, is seeking a self-motivated, people-friendly full time Medical Assistant for our Parsippany office. Hourly: $23/hr ResponsibilitiesWelcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.Prepares patients for their appointment by […]
  • Employer: OSTTRA Expires: 04/24/2026 The triReduce and triBalance Optimization team is a global, cross-functional unit responsible for delivering critical portfolio compression and risk rebalancing services to the world’s leading financial institutions.We are seeking a high-caliber professional to manage the end-to-end execution of these service cycles. This role requires a client-first mindset, combining technical data proficiency […]
  • Employer: Waters Corporation Expires: 04/25/2026 OverviewWaters Corporation is always looking to hire outstanding future talent for our company. The TA Instruments R&D team is looking to hire a Thermal Application Scientist Intern out of our New Castle, DE site. This internship is a phenomenal opportunity to gain real-world experience while working at the world's leading specialty […]
  • Employer: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Expires: 04/25/2026 DPH Paid Internship Program, Fall 2026-Spring 2027Bureau of Community Health and Prevention (BCHAP) Project Name: Weapon-Related Injury Surveillance System Epidemiology Internship Intern Title: Weapon-Related Injury Surveillance System (WRISS) Program Epidemiology Intern Eligible Academic Level: Master’s  Preferred Field(s) of Study: Public Health, with coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, and/or data analysis are welcome […]
  • Employer: 梅花生物科技集团股份有限公司 Expires: 04/24/2026 Bilingual Manager Assistant (Chinese–English)Plumino Precision Fermentation USA, Inc.Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States (On-site) Plumino USA is a manufacturing company based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and part of an international group with operations in multiple countries. Our U.S. team works closely with colleagues in China, and we are seeking a bilingual professional to […]
  • Employer: BH2STREAM School Expires: 04/25/2026 BH2 STREAM School is seeking an innovative, hands-on, and forward-thinking STEM Teacher to inspire scholars in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics for grades K–12. The ideal candidate will create engaging learning experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and real-world application of knowledge.This role is essential in preparing scholars to […]
  • Employer: Parker Unified School District Expires: 04/24/2026 School Year 26-27  Science teacher with coaching opportunities Job DescriptionProvides academic instruction aligned to Arizona state standards. All teaching positions require Arizona Teacher Certification and highly qualified status for the content area pursuant to federal requirements. Up to ten (10) years credit may be given for previous teaching experience for […]
  • Employer: 2San Expires: 04/24/2026 COMPANY OVERVIEW        We believe in Excellence, Integrity, Agility, Rigor and Fearlessness. To consistently deliver on our promise of “Better care. Better life”, these five core values form the bedrock of our identity, culture and success. They give us a common purpose and we all collectively understand them, work towards them […]
  • Employer: Rise Baking Company Expires: 04/24/2026 Research & Development (R&D) InternshipJob PurposeThe R&D Intern will support the product development team in the creation, improvement, and scaling of high-quality food products. This role offers hands-on experience in a test kitchen and laboratory environment, providing insight into the lifecycle of a product from initial concept to commercial […]
  • Employer: YWCA King Seattle Snohomish Expires: 04/24/2026 Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of […]

On Campus Employment Opportunities

On campus employment for COSM students provide a variety opportunities for students to begin building their professional resumes and working on their studies during the academic year, as well as during the summer. Examples of some of the opportunities include:

  • a tutor in one of the achievement centers
  • a teaching assistant for one of the many teaching labs in biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science, and others
  • a grader assisting our outstanding faculty members
  • a research assistant in a faculty research lab
  • a storeroom assistant in either the chemistry or biology storeroom
  • an office assistant in College or one of the department offices

Off Campus Employment Opportunities

In the discipline employment opportunities for COSM students are typically pursued as summer jobs and internships. Often times, the opportunities can exist back at the students home area or in a variety of locations across the state or nation. Internships in most STEM disciplines are paid experiences where students work alongside the professionals within the company in a variety of projects. These experiences strengthen the student’s resumes while providing real-world experiences to apply the classroom knowledge learned in our COSM classrooms and laboratories. In many instances, the internships lead to job offers for the students after graduate with the internship host company.

Handshake – the student employment portal 

The Handshake employment system offers many features such as personalized job recommendations and a user-friendly interface. This is the main tool for employers to recruit Tarleton students for employment in their company. Additionally, it is used as the main portal for on campus offices, faculty, etc to post available positions for on campus employment opportunities.

For more information Handshake and to create your account, please visit the appropriate link below.