Summer Intern, Environmental Health & Safety
About The Position
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern will support EHS initiatives at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by contributing to the development and expansion of a Learning Management System (LMS) and supporting site-wide safety programs. This internship offers hands-on experience working with scientists and laboratory personnel to help mitigate risks associated with new chemicals and processes. The intern will gain practical exposure to training development, compliance activities, and day-to-day EHS operations within a pharmaceutical environment. This is an 11-week Summer Internship Program paying $21.00 per hour and requires full-time, onsite work five days per week at the designated location.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled student at an accredited university or college, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong interest in learning the EHS function within a pharmaceutical company.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for learning new technical skills
- Willingness and ability to spend 75% of the workday walking the facility and 25% at a desk.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Academic focus in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Safety, or a related field.
- Interest in laboratory safety, chemical safety, or regulatory compliance.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
- Enthusiasm for building a career in EHS or safety management.
Responsibilities
- Support the build-out and management of a Learning Management System (LMS), including development of training content and program tracking.
- Work with scientists to help identify and mitigate risks associated with new chemicals or processes.
- Interface existing EHS programs with the LMS to streamline training and recordkeeping for Hazardous Waste, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other site-specific safety programs.
- Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of safety equipment throughout the facility.
- Assist with new hire onboarding and EHS training.
- Manage and maintain EHS compliance documentation.
- Shadow EHS professionals during compliance audits and inspections.
- Present updates and findings in a weekly group setting.
- Interact with laboratory personnel to build practical, hands-on safety experience.
Benefits
- Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
