Masters Health and Safety Intern

Eli Lilly and Company • Indianapolis, IN

135d • $58,000 - $100,320

About The Position

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. The internships are temporary summer positions that last for 12 continuous weeks beginning in May or June 2026. The Health and Safety (H&S) intern will be assigned projects affording the opportunity to actively contribute to the manufacturing, research and development organizations, build a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role of safety and/or industrial hygienist within the organization. Interns will interact with other professionals such as engineering and manufacturing, including Lilly senior management. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. At the conclusion of the work period, each intern will present their project highlights findings, and general internship accomplishments to the engineering and manufacturing professionals. The position will support industrial hygiene, health physics, and/or safety in manufacturing and/or lab operations within the site. The intern will support Lilly’s goal of providing employees, visitors, and contractors a safe and healthy work environment. This role will provide tactical assurance of compliance with regulations and appropriate standards related to industrial hygiene, radiation safety and workplace safety.

Requirements

• Graduating with a MS in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Health Physics or other degree related to Health or Safety by August 2028.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak in front of groups and write clear, concise reports & correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills including expertise in managing several technical projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong teamwork/interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to be flexible depending on operational needs.
• Possess intermediate to advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High degree of business and personal ethics and integrity.
• Analysis/problem assessment skills, communication (oral and written) skills, information monitoring skills, quality orientation, and teamwork/interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute the role of an industrial hygienist, health physicist, or safety professional with business plan technical projects.
• Work individually, with a supervisor, and with a larger HSE team to determine and achieve project goals.
• Document and present project progress and accomplishments.
• Conduct and/or verify Qualitative Exposure Assessments (QEA) and apply professional judgement to define/document employee exposure conclusions.
• Conduct quantitative and/or semi-quantitative air and noise monitoring studies according to site IH Monitoring Plan.
• Conduct in-field practice versus procedure assessments of key occupational health programs.
• Conduct Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) surveys to verify effectiveness of LEV systems.
• Conduct and/or verify Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) or similar assessments and apply professional judgement to define/document employee exposure conclusions.
• Evaluate programs on workplace safety and health and participate in internal HSE program audits.
• Assist in the investigation of injuries and incidents for the business area; assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions associated with the incident.
• Conduct and/or verify dosimetry assessments and area surveys and apply professional judgement to define/document employee exposure conclusions.
• Conduct quantitative and/or semi-quantitative radioactive material and radiation monitoring studies according to site Radiation Safety Program.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and free parking at their work site.
• Access to Lilly’s LIFE fitness center and bike garage.
• Subsidized housing if the intern's job position requires a move from another location.
• Various intern activities including sporting events, dinners, lunch and learns, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees