Summer Intern/Environment, Health & Safety
Department Description:
The US R&D Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Department is responsible for directing and supporting EHS&S programs to ensure a safe work environment, compliance with laws, regulations and GSK Standards, and ensuring that EHS-related risks and impacts are effectively managed. The department provides EHS&S technical guidance and support to site personnel.
Job Description:
The EHS Intern will support the Environment, Health and Safety department at Upper Merion and Upper Providence R&D Sites to implement our programs to mitigate key risks at the sites. The position will assist staff on various projects which may include:
- Conducting various EHS assessments and surveys at the site
- Industrial Hygiene monitoring
- Sound level surveys and personal noise dosimetry
- Environmental Seasonal reports - Tier II, Form R, AIMS report, plan approval extensions, compliance history reports
- Biodiversity activities - planning, volunteer coordination, assist on day of activity, written report completion
- Partner with R&D to perform Safety inspections of laboratories
- Assistance with development and coordination of Emergency Response Team drills and training
- Coordination and/or assistance with planning of Health and Safety promotional activities.
Other responsibilities include assisting, preparing and/or delivering EHS training and conducting various EHS research using commonly used standards and regulations such as OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI and ASHRAE. They will also participate on Site-Wide Safety Committees.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree (Juniors, Seniors, or within 12 months post-graduation) in Occupational Safety or Environmental Health.
- Basic understanding of Industrial Safety programs and regulations, such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hot Work, Material Handling, Noise, Ergonomics, Safety Data Sheets, etc.
- Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 10-12 week internship (May/June - August).
- Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Powerpoint and Excel
- Knowledge of data analytics software (ie, Power BI or Smartsheet)
- Ability to work independently
- Creative thinker and problem-solver
Benefits:
- While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position details for the requirements of each position.
- GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility to be determined upon hire.
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Eligibility Requirements:
- Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.
- If your skillsets are a match for this role, you will be contacted by our recruitment team with next steps to complete our internal World of GSK Assessment.
- Please note, you must receive a passing score to move forward in the interview process. Once your assessment is complete, a recruiter will review your results and be in touch with next steps.