Internship & Job Links for Science Majors

Are you a science major looking to gain hands-on experience, conduct research, or explore careers in labs, fieldwork, healthcare, or industry? Whether you’re studying biology, chemistry, physics, or environmental science, internships and early career jobs can help you build practical skills and clarify your path.

This guide highlights job boards, research programs, and experiential learning opportunities across public, private, and nonprofit sectors—many designed specifically for undergraduates.

Use these resources to:

• Find internships and entry-level jobs in lab research, biotech, environmental science, and more
• Explore research programs at universities and federal labs
• Connect with industry-specific job boards for science professionals
• Gain experience in healthcare, conservation, pharmaceuticals, and public health

👉 Don’t forget to check Handshake for internships, on-campus opportunities, and entry-level jobs curated for Augustana students.

Science Job Boards & Internship Search Sites

• Science Careers – AAAS
  Premier job board from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Features research, academic, and industry positions in all science disciplines.
• Pathways to Science
  A hub for undergraduate research, REUs (Research Experiences for Undergraduates), and STEM fellowships—many funded by NSF or NASA.
• BioSpace
  Jobs and internships in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. Includes a student and entry-level filter.
• ChemistryJobs – American Chemical Society
  The go-to site for internships, REUs, and full-time jobs for chemistry majors in academia and industry.
• EnvironmentalCareer.com
  Internships and jobs in environmental science, sustainability, conservation, and public policy.
• Physics Today Jobs
  Internships and research roles for physics majors, including lab positions and federal research programs.
• iHireScience
  Aggregates jobs across biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, and more—with entry-level filters.

Research & Fieldwork Programs for Undergraduates

• NSF REU Sites (Research Experiences for Undergraduates)
  Paid summer research opportunities across the country, hosted at universities and funded by the National Science Foundation.
• NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP)
  Paid research internships at the National Institutes of Health, ideal for students interested in biomedical or public health research.
• Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
  Research and technical internships at federal labs including CDC, EPA, and DOE. Open to undergrads and recent grads.
• Scripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
  Summer research opportunity in oceanography, marine biology, and climate science.
• NASA Internships and Fellowships
  Internships for students in Earth science, physics, biology, and aerospace research.

General Internship Platforms with Science Filters

• WayUp – Science Internships
  A student-focused job board with science internships across nonprofits, corporations, and labs.
• Zintellect – ORISE Opportunities
  The application portal for ORISE fellowships and internships in STEM across federal agencies.
• LinkedIn Jobs – Science Filter
  Use filters to find “Internships” and “Entry-Level” roles under science, research, and laboratory categories.