Intern, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
About The Position
The Intern, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our site. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn and grow in the life science industry. We're thrilled to provide a 10-week paid internship at our facility in Tustin, CA. As an intern, you'll dive deep into our team culture, take on significant projects, and play a vital role in our team's dynamics. This temporary, 40-hour per week office position is designed to offer you a wealth of experience and the chance to connect with professionals in the industry.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
- Analytical thinking with the ability to identify risks or trends.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Availability to work full-time for the duration of the internship at our Tustin, CA facility.
- Authorization to work in the country where the internship is located.
Nice To Haves
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of safety principles, OSHA fundamentals, or environmental compliance (coursework acceptable).
- Passionate about a career in the biotech industry and looking to gain valuable experience through this internship.
Responsibilities
- Develop reports and trend analyses for EHS KPIs.
- Update hazard communication by gathering and uploading SDSs for onsite chemicals.
- Participate in workplace hazard assessments and document findings.
- Support sustainability initiatives to reduce waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and water usage.
- Maintain accurate and organized EHS records, logs, and documentation.
- Assist with incident investigations, corrective action tracking, and audit readiness.
- Support EHS training materials and safety communication initiatives.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to advance EHS programs and compliance activities.
- Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned by the EHS team.
Benefits
- Summer Project: Personalized project plan, complete with a pre-determined roadmap and week by week milestones that the intern will need to meet, ensuring clear expectations and measurable outcomes.
- Mentorship: Your manager and team will provide training, mentorship, and development opportunities.
- Weekly Check-ins and 1:1s: Conduct both on a weekly basis to ensure clear communication and support for our interns.
- Performance Assessments: Conduct mid and end of program performance assessments to be provided with constructive criticism and feedback to help you grow and succeed.
- State of the Art Facility: You’ll be working amongst the brightest minds in our world class facilities
- Internship Experiences: Intern Open House, Summer Leadership Series, Lunch & Learns, Intern Night Out, Site Tours, End of Program Presentation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
