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Last seen by MeritLog September 12, 2026Source: AshbySource version: ashby-public-job-posting-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Terranova's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.

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Job details

Work model: On-site
Salary: $25 – $35 per hour
Location: Berkeley
Company website: plan.terranova.inc

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How this role compares at Terranova

Terranova has 16 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 4 job families, and 5 of them are in data & analytics. 6 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 38%.

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What the role asks for

What you'd do

Set up, run, and monitor lab experiments and hardware tests in support of the engineering team
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment, test rigs, and sensor instrumentation
Collect, organize, and log test data, and help summarize results for engineers
Assist with prototyping, assembly, and basic fabrication of hardware components
Support integration and validation testing as systems move from bench to field
Document lab procedures, test setups, and findings for the team
Follow lab safety protocols and help keep the workspace organized and running smoothly

What they're asking for

Comfortable with the pace and intensity of early-stage startup lifeSkill
Working towards a bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related fieldEducation
Comfortable in a lab environmentSkill
U.S. permanent residency requiredSkill
Hands-on wet lab experienceSkillPreferred
Experience with environmental or materials testing - soil, sediment, water quality, corrosion, or durabilitySkillPreferred
Familiarity with lab instrumentation (pH meters, spectrophotometers, GC/HPLC, microscopy)SkillPreferred
Basic data analysis skills (Excel, Python, or MATLAB) for processing experimental dataSkillPreferred
Background in materials science, polymers, or composites a plusSkillPreferred
Coursework or project experience in environmental, geotechnical, or fluid systems a bonusSkillPreferred
Strong lab safety practices and attention to detailSkillPreferred
Comfortable with fieldwork or sample collection outside the labSkillPreferred

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Job description

Lab Intern Company Description Backed by leading climate and American dynamism investors, Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself - lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure from floods and sea-level rise. Our mission is to preserve the built environment, create new habitats, and usher in an era of abundance. Our work supports climate resilience, disaster recovery, and defense across the United States and beyond. We're assembling a world-class team that wants to work on something real, physical, and civilization-scale. If you want your work to reshape the world - literally - this is the place to do it. What to Expect We're seeking a lab intern to support our engineering team in testing, validating, and iterating on the robotic systems that power Terranova's work. You'll spend your time hands-on in the lab - running experiments, maintaining test rigs, collecting and logging data, and helping turn engineering designs into working hardware. It's a chance to see how a physical product gets built and proven out, from bench test to field-ready system. Key Responsibilities - Set up, run, and monitor lab experiments and hardware tests in support of the engineering team - Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment, test rigs, and sensor instrumentation - Collect, organize, and log test data, and help summarize results for engineers - Assist with prototyping, assembly, and basic fabrication of hardware components - Support integration and validation testing as systems move from bench to field - Document lab procedures, test setups, and findings for the team - Follow lab safety protocols and help keep the workspace organized and running smoothly Requirements - Comfortable with the pace and intensity of early-stage startup life - Working towards a bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field - Comfortable in a lab environment - U.S. permanent residency required Preferred Skills and Experience - Hands-on wet lab experience - Experience with environmental or materials testing - soil, sediment, water quality, corrosion, or durability - Familiarity with lab instrumentation (pH meters, spectrophotometers, GC/HPLC, microscopy) - Basic data analysis skills (Excel, Python, or MATLAB) for processing experimental data - Background in materials science, polymers, or composites a plus - Coursework or project experience in environmental, geotechnical, or fluid systems a bonus - Strong lab safety practices and attention to detail - Comfortable with fieldwork or sample collection outside the lab Compensation and Timeline - $25–35/hr, plus relocation and company perks - Fall internship, September through December, with flexibility around your school schedule

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