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

  • Drug Chemistry Supervisor at Minnesota Department of Public Safety
    Employer: Minnesota Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Expires: 01/28/2025 This full-time, permanent position in the Drug Chemistry Section works under direction of an Assistant Laboratory Director.  The person in the position will be expected to work collaboratively with laboratory management to effectively manage personnel and the direction of all laboratory activities.  […]
  • Fisheries Supervisor VI at State of New Hampshire
    Employer: State of New Hampshire – Division of Personnel Expires: 01/31/2025                                            (FISHERIES) SUPERVISOR VI (Job ID: 45367) State of New Hampshire Job Posting NH Fish and Game Department Inland Fisheries Division 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 Supervisor VI Position […]
  • Environmental Specialist – Entry Level! at NC Department of Transportation
    Employer: NC Department of Transportation – Highways Expires: 01/31/2025 How to ApplyYou MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/3cmvjhjr by January 30. NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don't take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300+ reviews. New Higher Salary: […]
  • Photogrammetry Engineering Technician – Entry Level! at NC Department of Transportation
    Employer: NC Department of Transportation – Highways Expires: 01/31/2025 How to ApplyYou must apply at https://tinyurl.com/ytw3w422 by January 30. NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don't take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300+ reviews. Salary: $34,936 – […]
  • Trading Assistant at Garda Capital Partners
    Employer: Garda Capital Partners Expires: 01/24/2025 Garda is seeking a Trading Assistant in our Wayzata, MN office.Position Responsibilities:Capture trades timely and accurately into fund’s trade management systemWork with counterparties and clearing brokers to ensure that trades are matched and accurately reflected on trade dateLiaise with Garda’s Middle Office and external Fund Administrator on trade confirmations, […]
  • Drug Chemistry Supervisor at Minnesota Department of Public Safety
    Employer: Minnesota Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Expires: 01/28/2025 This full-time, permanent position in the Drug Chemistry Section works under direction of an Assistant Laboratory Director.  The person in the position will be expected to work collaboratively with laboratory management to effectively manage personnel and the direction of all laboratory activities.  […]
  • Fisheries Supervisor VI at State of New Hampshire
    Employer: State of New Hampshire – Division of Personnel Expires: 01/31/2025                                            (FISHERIES) SUPERVISOR VI (Job ID: 45367) State of New Hampshire Job Posting NH Fish and Game Department Inland Fisheries Division 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 Supervisor VI Position […]
  • Environmental Specialist – Entry Level! at NC Department of Transportation
    Employer: NC Department of Transportation – Highways Expires: 01/31/2025 How to ApplyYou MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/3cmvjhjr by January 30. NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don't take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300+ reviews. New Higher Salary: […]
  • Photogrammetry Engineering Technician – Entry Level! at NC Department of Transportation
    Employer: NC Department of Transportation – Highways Expires: 01/31/2025 How to ApplyYou must apply at https://tinyurl.com/ytw3w422 by January 30. NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don't take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300+ reviews. Salary: $34,936 – […]
  • Trading Assistant at Garda Capital Partners
    Employer: Garda Capital Partners Expires: 01/24/2025 Garda is seeking a Trading Assistant in our Wayzata, MN office.Position Responsibilities:Capture trades timely and accurately into fund’s trade management systemWork with counterparties and clearing brokers to ensure that trades are matched and accurately reflected on trade dateLiaise with Garda’s Middle Office and external Fund Administrator on trade confirmations, […]
  • Undergraduate Summer Student Trainee (Interdisciplinary) at U.S. Government Accountability Office
    Employer: U.S. Government Accountability Office Expires: 01/30/2025 SummaryThe U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress, to federal agencies, and to the public, and recommending improvements, when appropriate, on a wide variety of issues […]
  • GAO Graduate Student Trainee (Interdisciplinary) at U.S. Government Accountability Office
    Employer: U.S. Government Accountability Office Expires: 01/30/2025 SummaryThe U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress, to federal agencies, and to the public, and recommending improvements, when appropriate, on a wide variety of issues […]
  • Archeologist at Bureau of Reclamation
    Employer: Bureau of Reclamation – California Great Basin Expires: 01/25/2025 ArcheologistOpen & closing dates01/14/2025 to 01/24/2025Salary$67,741 – $88,062 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 9Location1 vacancy in the following location: Sacramento, CA DutiesPerforms various assignments and support functions related to the cultural resources program.Prepares or reviews cultural resource sections for Reclamation's National Environmental Policy Act compliance documents, such […]
  • Student Trainee (Consumer Safety) at USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
    Employer: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Expires: 01/24/2025 Student Trainee (Consumer Safety) – Springdale, ARSummaryThe Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while getting paid for the work performed.This position […]
  • Teachers – Secondary – Math at Downingtown Area School District
    Employer: Downingtown Area School District Expires: 01/28/2025 Position: Teachers – Secondary – Math (Job ID 5261)Location: Downingtown High School EastBenefits Eligible: YesEffective Date: February 3, 2025  Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an opening for a certified […]
  • Mathematics and Statistics Student Trainee at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
    Employer: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – AHR Corporate Recruitment Expires: 01/25/2025 Duties The PMO provides program and acquisition management for the FAA infrastructure programs that transform, modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS). The focus of the PMO is engineering, acquisition and second-level engineering software maintenance for the FAA's automation systems. The goal is for […]
  • Secondary Math Teacher – IDEAL Program at Papillion La Vista Community Schools
    Employer: Papillion La Vista Community Schools Expires: 01/23/2025 Secondary Math Teacher – IDEAL Program – 2025-26 School YearIDEAL is PLCS's alternative high school program that our district is proud to offer for selected students, all of whom have shown to benefit from a smaller, non-traditional setting. IDEAL operates like a small school, with a total of 13 […]
  • Math Teacher at NC Department of Public Safety
    Employer: NC Department of Public Safety Expires: 01/27/2025 This is a REPOST.  Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. This position is located at Cabarrus Juvenile Detention Center.   Salary is based on the NC Teaching Salary Schedule plus a 6% supplement.     This position provides students with direct instruction in Math utilizing the […]
  • Mathematics and Statistics-Student Trainee (Computer Scientist) at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
    Employer: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – AHR Corporate Recruitment Expires: 01/22/2025 Duties The PMO provides program and acquisition management for infrastructure programs that transform, modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS). The focus of the PMO is engineering, acquisition and second-level engineering software maintenance for the automation systems. The goal is for the student trainee […]
  • Environmental Chemical Laboratory Scientist at Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
    Employer: Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Expires: 01/24/2025 This position is located in our State Environmental Laboratory Services Division – General Chemistry Section in Oklahoma City.  All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the Unites States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a […]
  • Student Trainee (Inspection) at USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
    Employer: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Expires: 01/28/2025 SummaryThe Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while getting paid for the work performed.Students who successfully complete the program may be […]
  • Student Trainee (Inspection) at USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
    Employer: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Expires: 01/28/2025 SummaryThe Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while getting paid for the work performed.This position is intended to be a SUMMER […]
  • Ecological Monitoring Crew Lead (Las Vegas) at Great Basin Institute
    Employer: Great Basin Institute Expires: 01/31/2025 The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships, supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands. The Ecological Monitoring Program […]
  • Aquatic Scientist I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
    Employer: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Expires: 01/30/2025 Are you an Aquatic Scientist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Water Availability team! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.  TELEWORKThis position offers an opportunity […]
  • Maritime Analyst at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
    Employer: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Expires: 01/25/2025 NGA Marketing Message The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is the world leader in Geospatial Intelligence. We analyze imagery and data from many sources and incorporate it into visual displays of essential information for use in national defense, homeland security and safety of navigation. The extraordinary talents and skills of our […]

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.