2027 Spring Co op HSE Process Excellence Framingham MA

Sanofi • Framingham, MA

2d • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Spring Co-op will support Sanofi’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) team in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance, reduce risk, and promote a strong safety culture at the Framingham site. The role combines HSE work with Process Excellence and offers hands-on experience with operational improvement tools, training development, data analytics, and field-based safety initiatives.

The co-op will support HSE programs and initiatives, including incident investigations, risk assessments, workplace inspections, training and communications, documentation, and performance tracking. They will also contribute to process mapping, workflow optimization, Lean/Six Sigma-style improvement projects, and the development of standardized processes and digital tools. The position works with HSE professionals and cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, and Facilities.

This is a six-month, onsite co-op in Framingham, Massachusetts. The role requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and the student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the co-op. The salary range is $35–$45 per hour, with compensation determined based on demonstrated experience.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in health and safety, environment, engineering, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
• Expected to complete the current degree by Spring 2029.
• Must remain enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the co-op/internship.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employment visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
• Must be able to relocate to the office location.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the full co-op duration.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in real-world HSE program management and safety performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of HSE programs, policies, and standards.
• Assist with incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct safety observations, risk assessments, and workplace inspections alongside HSE professionals.
• Participate in HSE champion meetings, prepare materials, and track action items.
• Help develop and deliver safety training content, toolbox talks, and awareness materials.
• Maintain HSE documentation, records, and dashboards to support compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Support process mapping, gap assessments, and workflow optimization within HSE activities.
• Contribute to Lean/Six Sigma-style initiatives, including developing standard work and visual management tools for HSE.
• Collect, analyze, and present HSE performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in creating or enhancing digital tools, templates, and standardized processes for the HSE team.
• Partner with cross-functional groups, including Operations, Quality, and Facilities, to align HSE improvement projects with site objectives.
• Help design communications that promote safety culture, such as posters, newsletters, and campaigns.
• Participate in safety-related events, audits, and engagement activities.
• Support new program rollouts through data collection, document updates, and stakeholder coordination.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced HSE and Process Excellence professionals.
• Opportunity to influence safety culture and participate in meaningful improvement projects.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
• Access to tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern