Life Sciences Career Trainee
US$4,747 – US$6,446 / mth base salary
Posted 9 Oct 2026
Advertised as “LIFE SCIENCES CAREER TRAINEE (UMP)”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$4,747 – US$6,446 / mth |
|---|
Certifications40-Hour OSHA Training
Field of studyLife Sciences
Study levelBachelor's
Job Requisition ID: 58649 Opening Date: 10/09/2026Closing Date: 10/26/2026Agency: Environmental Protection AgencyClass Title: LIFE SCIENCE CAREER TRAINEE - 23600 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,747 monthly; Full Range $4,747 - $6,446 monthly.Job Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 1 hr lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 4 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 2309 W Main St, Marion, Illinois, 62959Work County: Williamson**
Agency Contact: joseph.mercier**@illinois.gov
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 58649
(For informational purposes only: Targeted title- Environmental Protection Specialist I Req #58648)
***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***
Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.