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# Spring 2027 Science Intern - Power Generation Laboratory

Ghent, Kentucky Early career Research & Science 

Listed on PPL’s official careers site. Posted September 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on PPL’s careers site →](https://careers-pplweb.icims.com/jobs/14959/login)

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## Job description

Company Summary Statement Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties.

KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.

### Overview

This is an intern level position at the LG&E and KU Generation Services System Laboratory located in Ghent, KY. Student will gain experience and exposure to the lab including receiving, analysis, and reporting of power utility samples. Internship will provide opportunity to gain troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills. Typically works under close supervision of Scientist(s) and/or experienced Laboratory Technician(s).

### Responsibilities

Assists in receiving, analyzing and reporting analytical results for samples obtained from multiple company systems including, but not limited to, boiler water systems, cooling water systems, and scrubber systems; fuel samples, oil samples, and sorbent trap samples. Maintain documentation/computer entry of daily data. Prepare laboratory reagents necessary for lab procedures. Responsible for gaining understanding of compliance with various state and EPA water quality and discharge limitations.

Develop understanding of compliance with safety procedures regarding laboratory chemicals including hazardous chemicals. Performs other duties as directed by management.

### Qualifications

Completed freshman year of college with declared major in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related science major. Minimum 3.00 GPA Strong verbal and written communications skills Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 29, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 19 days
- Location: Ghent, Kentucky[Apply on PPL’s careers site →](https://careers-pplweb.icims.com/jobs/14959/login)

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