Summer 2026 Intern - Environment Health and Safety

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals•Village of Tarrytown, NY

3d•$19 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

If you’re an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree and interested in earning valuable work experience prior to graduating, you may be a good fit for a summer internship placement in our Environment Health & Safety Department. Our Summer Internship position is from May/June 2026 - August 2026 and located onsite in our Tarrytown, NY campus. Project Description: This position is part of the Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) department at Regeneron's Tarrytown headquarters. The internship provides a hands-on learning experience for a student passionate about workplace safety, industrial hygiene, and chemical hazard management. The intern will actively contribute to identifying, evaluating, and mitigating occupational hazards while gaining practical and valuable industry experience.

Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degrees within the following majors Biology, Chemistry or Related Majors Biomedical and Chemical Engineering or Related Majors Pharmacoepidemiology, Epidemiology, Public Health or HEOR Majors Industrial Hygiene or Related Majors
Basic Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene Principles Understanding the fundamentals of industrial hygiene, such as recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards.
Awareness of chemical, physical, and biological hazards in the workplace.
Chemical Safety Awareness Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and their use in identifying chemical hazards.
Basic knowledge of chemical labeling systems like the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).Understanding of proper chemical storage, handling, and disposal practices.
Regulatory Knowledge Awareness of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and regulations.
Familiarity with workplace exposure limits, such as Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs).
Sampling and Monitoring Techniques Basic knowledge of air & noise sampling and monitoring equipment is a plus (e.g., personal air sampling pumps, direct-reading instruments).
Data Collection and Analysis Ability to collect and record data accurately in laboratory or field settings.
Familiarity with basic statistical analysis and data interpretation.
Laboratory and Field Skills Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Technical Writing and Reporting Ability to write clear, concise reports summarizing findings from data collection and hazard assessments.
Familiarity with creating presentations or summaries for communication with supervisors and teams.
Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Teamwork and Communication Skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team to conduct assessments and implement safety measures.
Strong communication skills for interacting with employees, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
Willingness to Learn A proactive attitude toward learning new skills, tools, and concepts.
Adaptability to new environments and tasks.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must be enrolled in, or accepted to, an academic program pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree and be completing your degree in December 2026 or later.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to specialized software for industrial hygiene, such as IHSTAT or other exposure assessment tools is a plus.
Demonstrated leadership in areas such as campus activities, clubs, sports, current or previous work, or within the community is also preferred.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the team in ensuring compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulations.
Assist in evaluating workplace hazards, including chemical, physical, and biological risks.
Conduct air sampling and noise monitoring using industrial hygiene equipment.
Collaborate with the team to improve the hazardous gases program.
Participate in workplace audits and inspections.
Assist in analyzing data to identify trends and recommend solutions.
Prepare clear and concise reports summarizing findings from assessments.
Work closely with industrial hygiene and safety professionals on various projects.