2027 Summer Co Op HSE Process Excellence Framingham MA
Sanofi
Summary
Support the Health, Safety & Environment team in driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety performance, reduce risk, and promote a strong safety culture across the site. This role sits at the intersection of HSE and Process Excellence, providing hands-on experience with operational improvement tools, training development, data analytics, and field-based safety initiatives.
Job description
About the Job
Support the Health, Safety & Environment team in driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety performance, reduce risk, and promote a strong safety culture across the site. This role sits at the intersection of HSE and Process Excellence, providing hands-on experience with operational improvement tools, training development, data analytics, and field-based safety initiatives.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of HSE programs, policies, and standards.
- Assist with incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and development of corrective/preventive actions.
- Conduct safety observations, risk assessments, and workplace inspections alongside HSE professionals.
- Participate in HSE champion meetings; assist in preparing materials and tracking action items.
- Help develop and deliver safety training content, toolbox talks, and awareness materials.
- Maintain HSE documentation, records, and dashboards to ensure 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 development of standard work and visual management tools specific to HSE.
- Collect, analyze, and present HSE performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Assist in the creation or enhancement of digital tools, templates, and standardized processes for the HSE team.
- Partner with cross-functional groups (Operations, Quality, Facilities, etc.) to align HSE improvement projects with broader site objectives.
- Help design communication materials to promote safety culture (posters, newsletters, campaigns, etc.).
- Participate in safety-related events, audits, and engagement activities.
- Support new program rollouts through data collection, document updates, and stakeholder coordination.
Basic Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Health and Safety, Environment, Engineering or related field with plans to graduate by Spring 2029.
- Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship.
- Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co-op/internship.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Health and Safety, Environment, Engineering or related field with plans to graduate by Spring 2029
- Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship
- Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co-op/internship
Benefits
- Mentoring and guidance
- Apprenticeships and internships
- International experiences
- Continuous learning
- Digital innovation tools
Company overview
Sanofi is a French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1973, the company has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions to become one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Sanofi operates as an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives through breakthrough science. The company's portfolio spans seven major therapeutic areas including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, oncology, immunology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines. Through its subsidiary Sanofi Pasteur, it is the world's largest producer of vaccines. Sanofi employs over 84,000 people across more than 100 countries and maintains a significant presence in both developed and emerging markets. The company's innovative pipeline focuses on advancing precision medicines and biologics while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. Sanofi's mission centers on chasing the miracles of science to deliver transformative healthcare solutions globally.