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: Naval Nuclear Laboratory Expires: 12/31/2024 Job DescriptionThe Naval Nuclear Laboratory is looking for an entry level nuclear engineer to perform fleet physics analysis.  Job tasks include performing engineering evaluations and analyses in support of operating reactors.  Cognizant areas may include planning, computer modeling, analyzing, documenting, and testing of nuclear cores.  Work may include exciting […]
  • Employer: Naval Nuclear Laboratory Expires: 12/31/2024 Job DescriptionWould you like to work on cutting-edge technical work in a laboratory/test environment and not sit at your desk all the time?  If you want to shape real world projects that you can see directly impacting the mission, then the Component Test Engineering Organization in the Bettis Test […]
  • Employer: Naval Nuclear Laboratory Expires: 12/31/2024 Job DescriptionNaval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a scientific software developer with a passion for software engineering. All work efforts include a focus on identifying and solving engineering problems and requirements-gathering across application developers, engineering users, and system administrator groups. Work assignments could include designing, implementing, testing, verifying, deploying, and […]
  • Employer: National Park Service Expires: 12/28/2024 Educational TechnicianThis position is located in George Washington Carver National Monument, in the Interpretation, Education, and Volunteer Division. Presents preplanned curricula-based education programs, both on and off-site, in support of park mission.Plans cultural/natural resource education programs and activities leading to the understanding and appreciation of the resources of George Washington […]
  • Employer: Bureau of Reclamation – Missouri Basin Region Expires: 12/31/2024 Natural Resource SpecialistOpen & closing dates12/17/2024 to 12/30/2024Salary$59,966 – $94,317 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 9 – 11Locations Cody, WY1 vacancy Mills, WY2 vacanciesDutiesDuties below reflect full-performance level (GS-11) work of position:- Responsible for implementing and conducting a diverse program of land resources management, including administration of […]
  • Employer: Naval Nuclear Laboratory Expires: 12/31/2024 Job DescriptionThe Naval Nuclear Laboratory is looking for an entry level nuclear engineer to perform fleet physics analysis.  Job tasks include performing engineering evaluations and analyses in support of operating reactors.  Cognizant areas may include planning, computer modeling, analyzing, documenting, and testing of nuclear cores.  Work may include exciting […]
  • Employer: Naval Nuclear Laboratory Expires: 12/31/2024 Job DescriptionWould you like to work on cutting-edge technical work in a laboratory/test environment and not sit at your desk all the time?  If you want to shape real world projects that you can see directly impacting the mission, then the Component Test Engineering Organization in the Bettis Test […]
  • Employer: Naval Nuclear Laboratory Expires: 12/31/2024 Job DescriptionNaval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a scientific software developer with a passion for software engineering. All work efforts include a focus on identifying and solving engineering problems and requirements-gathering across application developers, engineering users, and system administrator groups. Work assignments could include designing, implementing, testing, verifying, deploying, and […]
  • Employer: National Park Service Expires: 12/28/2024 Educational TechnicianThis position is located in George Washington Carver National Monument, in the Interpretation, Education, and Volunteer Division. Presents preplanned curricula-based education programs, both on and off-site, in support of park mission.Plans cultural/natural resource education programs and activities leading to the understanding and appreciation of the resources of George Washington […]
  • Employer: Bureau of Reclamation – Missouri Basin Region Expires: 12/31/2024 Natural Resource SpecialistOpen & closing dates12/17/2024 to 12/30/2024Salary$59,966 – $94,317 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 9 – 11Locations Cody, WY1 vacancy Mills, WY2 vacanciesDutiesDuties below reflect full-performance level (GS-11) work of position:- Responsible for implementing and conducting a diverse program of land resources management, including administration of […]
  • Employer: Bureau of Reclamation – California Great Basin Expires: 12/28/2024 Natural Resources Specialist (Data Manager)Open & closing dates12/17/2024 to 12/27/2024Salary$59,966 – $113,047 per yearSalary range listed covers GS-09 thru GS-12, salary will depend on the grade applicant is selected by management Pay scale & gradeGS 9 – 12Location1 vacancy in the following location: Weaverville, CA DutiesDuties at the […]
  • Employer: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – National Marine Fisheries Service Expires: 12/24/2024 Duties This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) with vacancies in the following locations:1 vacancy for the Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), Population and Ecosystems Monitoring Division (PEM), located in Ocean Springs, […]
  • Employer: National Park Service Expires: 12/25/2024 Archeologist, Mount Rainier National Park, Longmire, WAhttps://www.usajobs.gov/search/results/?l=&k=PW-1548-SR-25-12631921-DEOpen to the first 50 applicants or until 12/24/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.This position is located in Mount Rainier National Park, in the Natural and Cultural Resources Division.The typical seasonal entry-on-duty […]
  • Employer: National Park Service Expires: 12/25/2024 ArcheologistCrater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, ORUSAJOBS – Job AnnouncementSummaryOpen to the first 50 applicants or until 12/24/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.The Pacific West Region is recruiting for a summer seasonal Archeologist position intended to assist permanent […]
  • Employer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Expires: 12/27/2024 Permanent Research Technician Position in Invading Weed Ecology and Genetics The USDA Agricultural Research Service, Pest Management Research Unit in Sidney Montana is seeking a permanent, full time Biological Science Technician to support research by a newly hired scientist on invasive weed ecology and management, using genetic tools, field […]
  • Employer: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Expires: 12/31/2024 Date:  Dec 13, 2024Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62702Job Requisition ID:  43613Job Requisition ID: 43613 Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2024​Agency: Environmental Protection AgencyClass Title: LIFE SCIENCE CAREER TRAINEE – 23600 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,412 monthly; Full Range $4,412 – $5,991 monthly.Job Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Plan/BU: RC062 This position is a union position; therefore, […]
  • Employer: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Expires: 12/31/2024 Date:  Dec 12, 2024Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62702-4956Job Requisition ID:  43520Job Requisition ID: 43520 Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2024Agency: Environmental Protection AgencyClass Title: CHEMIST I – 06941 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,179 monthly; Full Range $5,179 – $7,341 monthly.Job Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 2Plan/BU: RC062 This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of […]
  • Employer: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Expires: 12/24/2024 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN DATE: December 16, 2024 CLOSING DATE: December 23, 2024 POSITION TITLE: Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) TYPE OF POSITION: Term Appointment with possibility for Benefits, Excepted Service Not to Exceed 13 months (may be extended up to 4 years) WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time ANNOUNCEMENT #: NC-015-2024 SERIES/GRADE: GS-0404-04/05/06 FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL: […]
  • Employer: The Sherwin-Williams Company Expires: 12/30/2024 This position is an internship experience for the Performance Coatings Group R&D Division that will take place over the 12-weeks during the Summer of 2025. Interns will be assigned to a specific lab and project team where they will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance. This opportunity will […]
  • Employer: City of Fort Worth Expires: 12/26/2024 Environmental Regulatory Intern(Work Study or Non-Work Study) At the City of Fort Worth Water Department Pay: $18.00 per hour (up to 19 hrs/wk)  Job Posting: One (1) Regulatory Environmental Intern PositionOff-Campus Work Enable our community to thrive with clean water done right every time.  The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing […]
  • Employer: National Park Service Expires: 12/31/2024 🌟 Join the Team at Grand Canyon National Park as a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)! 🌟Department: Department of the InteriorAgency: National Park ServiceLocation: South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, AZPosition Type: Term position (13 months, renewable up to 9 years and 4 months)🦉 About the RoleAs a […]
  • Employer: Bureau of Reclamation – California Great Basin Expires: 12/28/2024 Physical ScientistOpen & closing dates12/12/2024 to 12/27/2024Salary$66,300 – $86,190 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 9 – 11Location1 vacancy in the following location: Sacramento, CA DutiesServes as a Physical Scientist for the Division of Environmental Affairs.Provides professional, scientific and project planning assistance to the Regional Quality Assurance Officer […]
  • Employer: Pfizer, Inc. – Pfizer Global Supply Expires: 12/31/2024 Why Patients Need YouOur breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you […]
  • Employer: Caltrans HQ Expires: 12/27/2024 Corridor Planning Program ManagerSenior Transportation Planner Job Control: JC-459597Classification: Senior Transportation PlannerAnnual Salary: $101,100.00 – $125,628.00Apply by: 12/26/2024All applications must be submitted through the link external link on Calcareers. "At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our […]
  • Employer: Bureau of Reclamation – Denver Technical Service Center Expires: 12/28/2024 Civil Engineer (Materials)Open & closing dates12/11/2024 to 12/27/2024Salary$103,507 – $122,137 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 11Location2 vacancies in the following location: Lakewood, CO DutiesThe full performance duties of this position are:Performs civil engineering materials assignments associated with technical planning activities, data collection, data analysis, analysis 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.