Biogen · 2 hours ago
Intern, Environmental, Health, and Safety
Triangle, NC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$23/hr - $27/hrBiogen is a mid-sized biotechnology company committed to excellence and innovation. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support strategic initiatives that advance their global Environmental, Health & Safety programs and sustainability goals, providing exposure to enterprise-level EHS systems and compliance frameworks.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNeuroscienceTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Help perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), document risks, and verify implementation of controls
Support EHS in updating SOPs, work instructions, and visual one-pagers
Assist with identifying gaps in interstitial entry, working at heights, confined space, LOTO, and electrical safety programs
Conduct routine inspections across labs, manufacturing suites, mechanical spaces, and construction locations
Support internal audits, and readiness activities
Assist with chemical storage, hazardous waste accumulation inspections, and RCRA compliance tasks
Support EHS communications: Safety Week content, recognition programs (e.g., BERT shout-outs), awareness posters, and digital signage
Assist with development of training materials on topics such as chemical safety, emergency response, PPE, ergonomics, and general safety expectations
Participate in CHAMPS, Our Impact, and other culture-building initiatives
Help maintain EHS metrics dashboards (injuries, inspections, audit findings, permits, waste, etc.)
Assist with entries in systems such as myEHS, Veeva, 3E, waste tracking, and contractor safety logs
Support trending and root cause analysis for incidents, near misses, and observations
Participate in emergency drills, walkthroughs, and cross-functional meetings
Provide operational support to ensure both sites meet EHS expectations, internal standards, and regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned based on site priorities and intern strengths
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Solid communication skills and comfort working with diverse groups (operators, engineers, contractors, leaders)
Basic understanding of workplace safety concepts and/or interest in learning (PPE, LOTO, hazard communication, ergonomics, chemical safety)
Ability to perform field work, including walking mechanical spaces, observing activities, and interacting with operations teams
Legal authorization to work in the U.S
At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship
Current enrollment in a degree program in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
Preferred
Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70E, RCRA, or ISO 14001/45001 concepts (coursework or experience)
Prior experience in a manufacturing, lab, biotech, construction, or technician environment
Comfort with data tools (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, dashboards, mobile inspection tools)
Interest in physical safety, risk assessment, and continuous improvement methods
Creative skills for developing posters, job aids, or communications a plus
Benefits
Company paid holidays
Commuter benefits
Employee Resource Groups participation
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Company
Biogen
Biogen is an American biotechnology company that provides therapeutics for neurological, autoimmune, and rare diseases.
Founded in 1978Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2023-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1991-09-27IPO
Leadership Team
Robin C. Kramer
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Priya Singhal
Executive Vice President, Head of Development
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