Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Intern

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

18h

About The Position

As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) intern at General Matter, you will gain hands-on experience supporting health, safety, and environmental protection efforts for our enrichment technology development and pilot-scale operations. In this internship, you will work alongside experienced EHS professionals to help develop practical, fit-for-purpose programs for managing chemical, radiological, and industrial hazards. Your work will contribute directly to our mission while building your understanding of regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and safety in a fast-moving startup environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred).
Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
Strong understanding of Health and Safety fundamentals.
Ability to assess occupational health and safety risks and apply health and safety principles to develop effective risk mitigation solutions.
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills for audits, inspections, and procedure development.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electrical safety standards such as Control of Hazardous Energy and NFPA 70E.
Hands-on or academic experience with LOTO procedures, energy isolation methods, and permit systems.
Knowledge of arc flash hazards, shock risk boundaries, and PPE selection.
Experience developing or delivering safety training or presentations.
Experience with hazard identification, risk assessments, or safety audits.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs and procedures.
Assist in identifying electrical hazards and conducting risk assessments for equipment, labs, and operations.
Help create, review, and maintain equipment-specific energy control procedures and documentation.
Help develop and deliver safety training materials related to electrical safety and LOTO practices.
Support electrical hazard assessments, labeling efforts, and PPE evaluations.
Promote a strong safety culture by engaging with employees and reinforcing safe work practices.