Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Intern

Bristol Myers Squibb • Summit, NJ

9d • $24 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The EHSS Intern will support Bristol Myers Squibb’s environment, health, and safety efforts at the Summit site. The role contributes to the development, planning, organization, and execution of strategies that help maintain a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant facility and foster a proactive, integrated EHSS culture. The intern will learn how site operations and environmental health and safety intersect in support of supplying Cell Therapy products to patients. The position is expected to be on-site at Summit West four to five days per week.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with employees at different organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment; immigration or visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in developing practical knowledge of environment, health, safety, and sustainability programs within a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Previous internship, laboratory, manufacturing, or safety-related experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to safety communications, employee engagement activities, and awareness initiatives that support continuous improvement of the site EHSS culture.
• Maintain and improve EHSS internal websites and SharePoint sites, keeping program resources, communications, and reference materials accurate, organized, and accessible.
• Support EHSS programs and onsite activities through data collection, documentation, inspections, communications, and follow-up actions under the guidance of EHSS team members.
• Apply EHSS program requirements while learning how safety and environmental controls support manufacturing operations.
• Participate in EHSS operational meetings and committees by helping prepare materials, document key takeaways, and track assigned follow-up actions.
• Assist with maintaining, implementing, and improving EHSS programs in alignment with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and internal standards.
• Collaborate with site teams and cross-functional partners to support EHSS initiatives and strengthen the site EHSS management system.
• Build effective working relationships with EHSS team members and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and learning-focused team environment.

Benefits

• Interns and co-op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern