Intern Mission Support
About The Position
Are you passionate about making the world better? Are you looking for an organization that aligns with your values? MRIGlobal solves challenging problems through science, engineering, and program management. We are an independent scientific research organization dedicated to benefiting society and fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. When you embark on a career with MRIGlobal, you are joining a crew of world-class talent and problem solvers. Established in 1944, MRIGlobal is headquartered in Kansas City, MO, working in several states including Virginia and Maryland. Basic Function Provides support to the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) department. The candidate will work onsite at our Kansas City headquarters to support EHS staff by assisting with departmental operations, including data entry and implementation of a new laboratory chemical inventory tracking database. Nature and Scope This position reports to the EHS department leadership and may receive direction from other staff within the department. This position is expected to work on tasks both independently and as a team member to support EHS operations, including entering and maintaining laboratory chemical inventory information, organizing departmental records, and supporting general EHS administrative functions while allowing scientific staff to remain focused on project work.
Requirements
- College student pursuing a degree in environmental science, occupational safety, health sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related field.
- Ability to work onsite at our Kansas City headquarters.
Nice To Haves
- Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, work within and meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and work in a team environment.
- Exhibit a high degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software and systems.
Responsibilities
- Assists EHS staff with administrative and operational support activities.
- Enters and maintains laboratory chemical inventory information in a new chemical tracking database.
- Organizes departmental information, records, and documentation.
- Effectively communicates and works with EHS staff and other internal and external stakeholders in a team‑based environment.
- Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting priorities while completing assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
Benefits
- comprehensive coverage for you and your family, and resources that support mental, physical, social, and financial well-being
- wellness benefits like virtual coaching, no-cost counseling, onsite health screenings, gym reimbursement, and more
- award-winning employer retirement matches and no-cost financial education benefits
- paid Parental Leave
- PTO
- flexible culture that encourages work-life integration
- diverse work that will grow your skillset
- tuition reimbursement option to pay for higher education
- seasonal staff events, DEI celebrations, and volunteer in initiatives that nurture future STEM generations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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