Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Intern

Boston Scientific • Maple Grove, MN

1d • $42,120 - $71,552 • Hybrid

About The Position

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Intern We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office three days per week. Relocation and housing assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time Our Purpose: The EH&S department works closely with all departments across the site to ensure the site meets all requirements of local and federal environmental, health and safety laws and regulations. BSC Maple Grove, a Medical Device manufacturing site that utilizes industrial equipment and chemicals, is highly regulated by environmental regulatory bodies as well as OSHA, making the EH&S team a critical aspect of the day-to-day operations of the site. Your Opportunity: As an EH&S Intern at Boston Scientific, you will Learn how to work within a corporate environment, how to effectively work with key stakeholders and implement change. Learn the ins and outs of how to effectively manage EH&S programs within a chemical processing plant. Learn about International Standards for Environmental Health and Safety (ISO) and Zero Waste certification. Gain experience in auditing, public speaking, leveraging business systems and tools etc.

Requirements

• Currently in an undergrad degree majoring in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene and Chemical/Environmental Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Specifically Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must be able to commit to one of the following full internship program periods: May 18th - August 7th OR May 26th - August 14th
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization.
• Must have reliable transportation to commute to Boston Scientific's Maple Grove, Minnesota location.

Nice To Haves

• Desire to work in fast-paced Cross-Functional Teams to maintain and support quality-engineering methodologies, systems, and practices that meet BSC, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent technical written and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• The internship will center on a major project carried out over the entire period, providing depth and focus to PFAS use and emissions at the site.
• Evaluate connections between sustainability goals and organizational values and improve communication and socialization of Global ESG initiatives.
• Evaluate waste streams and propose operational changes to help the site gain its Zero Waste certification.
• Design and implement water-use reduction strategies by applying analytical frameworks and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams; develop compelling business cases and effectively communicate solutions to key stakeholders.
• Find and implement solutions with the EHS team to complete Continuous Improvement (CI) items.
• Review and revise EHS programs as indicated to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive environmental inspections and site-wide audits to verify adherence to permits and regulatory compliance requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees