Environmental Health Safety Summer Intern

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Environmental Health Safety Summer Intern supports environmental, health, and safety programs at Johnson & Johnson. The role includes developing, implementing, and leading radiation protection programs to ensure compliance with NRC and state regulations and to maintain occupational radiation exposure ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). It also provides technical support for workplace safety, environmental compliance and sustainability, risk reduction, hazard and chemical assessments, accident investigations, and emergency response planning.

The intern provides oversight of EHS compliance programs and management systems, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, ISO 14001, Johnson & Johnson Worldwide EHS Standards, and applicable industry standards. General duties include radiation safety inspections and radioactive-material management; instrument calibration and training; incident investigations; regulatory documentation and reporting; program reviews and continuous improvement; hazard assessments and audits; EHS data tracking and reporting; waste-reduction initiatives; chemical spill and medical emergency response; and participation in EHS teams and committees. The role requires following company policies, using personal protective equipment, and adhering to ergonomic restrictions.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship, remain enrolled in an academic program throughout the internship, be available to work 40 hours per week, and have a minimum GPA of 3. The posting lists coursework as a required skill.

Requirements

• Be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-visa sponsorship.
• Remain actively enrolled in an academic program throughout the entire internship period.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week during the internship.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.
• Coursework.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and lead radiation protection programs that comply with NRC and state regulations and maintain occupational exposure ALARA.
• Conduct inspections; manage radioactive waste and materials; calibrate instruments; provide training; and lead incident investigations.
• Maintain documentation, records, and reports for regulatory bodies.
• Oversee safe use of ionizing radiation, including leak tests, inventory control, and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Review existing programs for compliance and continuous improvement of the EHS Management System.
• Implement EHS policies and programs to ensure workplace conditions meet legal and company requirements.
• Identify, document, and monitor potential hazards to people or property.
• Research regulatory requirements and develop applicability determinations for review.
• Collect data and verify records in preparation for EHS regulatory inspections and program reviews.
• Facilitate compliance audits by compiling and evaluating regulatory and company data and conducting EHS risk assessments.
• Facilitate hazard risk assessments, job safety analyses, and Management of Change reviews.
• Conduct internal reviews of EHS programs against procedures, standards, and process methods.
• Implement projects and initiatives to meet EHS goals, including reducing safety incidents and landfill waste and improving ergonomics.
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and feedback related to EHS programs.
• Support documentation and evaluation of EHS Good Saves and ensure timely closure of related corrective actions.
• Review Safety Data Sheets for chemical purchase approvals or change requests and keep the site chemical inventory current.
• Track and trend EHS data, including incidents, Good Saves, recycling, and waste data, and provide monthly and annual summary reports.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and support implementation of the site waste management plan.
• Participate on the Chemical Spill Response Team and support responses to spills and accidental environmental releases, including investigations.
• Participate on the Medical Response Team and assist with medical emergency response, including investigations.
• Participate on EHS teams and committees, including the EHS Committee, Ergonomics Team, Sustainability Team, and Biosafety Team.
• Attend required regulatory and company trainings, including J&J Worldwide EHS program proficiency trainings.
• Complete other assigned responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed