Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Summer Intern
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Summer Intern for its Cincinnati, Ohio location. The internship runs from June to September 2027 and requires 40 hours per week. The intern will provide project-based support to the EHS department during a three-month summer internship, assisting with safety improvement projects, data collection, document organization, employee engagement activities, and routine workplace observations under the direction of EHS team members. The role offers practical experience in a manufacturing and research environment, with defined projects, deliverables, timelines, and end-of-assignment summaries. The intern will work under the direction of the EHS Manager or a designated EHS team member, follow company policies and site safety requirements, complete required training, and comply with confidentiality and personal protective equipment requirements. The intern does not make independent regulatory or compliance determinations.
Requirements
- Completion of undergraduate freshman year at an accredited university.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Sustainability, Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related engineering or science field.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher across all college coursework.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Permanently authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employment visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Power BI.
- Experience with SharePoint.
Responsibilities
- Complete one or more defined EHS projects, such as safety communication updates, inspection-data organization, corrective-action tracking, ergonomic improvement support, or sustainability initiatives.
- Collect, organize, validate, and summarize EHS information using spreadsheets, presentations, and approved department systems.
- Accompany EHS staff during routine workplace observations, inspections, or project walkthroughs; document observations and follow up on assigned items.
- Review and organize EHS procedures, training materials, records, Safety Data Sheets, and other program documents for completeness and usability.
- Support basic trending of safety observations, incidents, corrective actions, waste, recycling, or other department metrics and help prepare clear summaries.
- Research assigned EHS topics and prepare draft recommendations or reference materials for review by EHS staff.
- Assist with employee awareness and engagement activities, including creating posters, presentations, job aids, and event materials.
- Participate in project meetings, provide progress updates, and communicate questions, risks, and resource needs to the assigned supervisor.
- Prepare an end-of-assignment summary or presentation describing project activities, results, lessons learned, and recommended next steps.
- Follow company policies, site safety rules, required training, confidentiality expectations, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Perform other related project support duties appropriate to the internship and assigned by the EHS Manager or designated EHS team member.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the plan terms.
- Up to 40 hours of sick time per calendar year; up to 56 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Washington State.
- Eligibility to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
