Pursue Environmental Careers while working at EPA through our Student Services Contracting Authority
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Academic Incentives
- Specialized research within your field of work/study
- Professional mentors complementing student’s academic studies
- Contacts with fellow scientists in various technical fields
- Professional training and potential career opportunities in numerous fields
- Flexible scheduling with emphasis on your academic degree
- Academic credit (where applicable)
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relies on sound science to safeguard both human health and the environment. The Office of Research and Development is the scientific research arm of EPA, providing the leading-edge science and technology for the Agency. Our research on ways to prevent pollution, protect human health, and reduce risk helps improve the quality of air, water, soil, and the way we use resources. Applied science builds our understanding of how to protect and enhance the relationship between humans and the ecosystems of Earth.
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Scientific / Professional Benefits
- “Real-world” laboratory experience
- Access to cutting-edge equipment and supplies to complete experimentation or studies
- Scientific mentors and teams providing technical advice
- Ability to explore and gain greater access to scientific careers in various fields
- Competitive salary based on training and experience
- Travel in support of the EPA’s scientific initiatives
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The Research and Development team offers a unique and exciting career opportunity for students seeking scientific or administrative services experience in support of our mission. This opportunity is open to individuals at least 18 years old who are currently enrolled in a degree program at a recognized educational institution or are recent graduates (within one year of graduation for BS and MS degrees and two years of graduation for post docs). By means of flexible Personal Services Contracts, students are hired as Student Services Contractors to work with our various laboratories, research centers and offices located across the country. Student contractors partake in an intensive hands-on employment experience over a 12 month period (with an option for an additional 12 months) working side-by-side with EPA mentors and/or scientists, who will provide day-to-day direction and oversight.
Student contractors engage in specialized research/activities within their field of study/work, form contacts with fellow scientists/co-workers in various technical fields, gain professional training, explore potential career opportunities and receive academic credit where applicable. Student Services Contracts offer the flexibility (full/part-time) students require while providing comprehensive benefits (i.e. competitive salary based on training/experience, travel expenses, training, workers’ compensation and equipment/supplies).
Student Services contracting positions are located throughout our laboratories, centers and offices nationwide. If you are interested in helping us protect the global environment for this and future generations, we invite you to explore this opportunity. For more information on this opportunity to expand your academic potential, please contact Alice Sabatini at (202) 564-1023 or via Email at sabatini.alice@epa.gov.
Frequent Questions
Student Contractor Testimonials
Student Contractor Fact Sheet (PDF, 1pp, 211KB)
Current Openings
Please note: We do not accept unsolicited applications or job inquiries for positions not posted on this or other valid relevant EPA (ORD) websites.
- Opening in National Risk Management Research Laboratory
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, Public Affairs Office is seeking one individual for public affairs support and general assistance for EPA organizations located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Public Affairs Office is responsible for public, media, congressional, international and outreach activities for the agency in Cincinnati. The graduate student/recent graduate contractor will assist with event preparation, writing, maintenance of the Bacon’s News Wire Service, actively researching media outlets, creating new communications vehicles, and providing general support, as required.
For more information, see: RFQ-OH-05-00007 (PDF, 5pp, 22KB). Please reference your submission: RFQ-OH-05-00007. The deadline for submissions is November 29, 2004, at 4:30 P.M.(EDT)
Other Opportunities
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