Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Summer Intern
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. We are searching for the best talent for Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Summer Intern to be in Ohio Cincinnati. The Intern term is from June to September, 2027. Full time requirement (40 hours per week).
Job description
About MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. We are searching for the best talent for Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Summer Intern to be in Ohio Cincinnati. The Intern term is from June to September, 2027. Full time requirement (40 hours per week).
Purpose
Provide project-based support to the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) department during a three-month summer internship. Assist with safety improvement projects, data collection, document organization, employee engagement activities, and routine workplace observations under the direction of EHS team members. Gain practical experience in a manufacturing and research environment while contributing to defined projects with clear deliverables, timelines, and end-of-assignment summaries.
Responsibilities
- Completes one or more defined EHS projects, such as safety communication updates, inspection-data organization, corrective-action tracking, ergonomic improvement support, or sustainability initiatives.
- Collects, organizes, validates, and summarizes EHS information using spreadsheets, presentations, and approved department systems.
- Accompanies EHS staff during routine workplace observations, inspections, or project walkthroughs; documents observations and follows up on assigned items.
- Assists with reviewing and organizing EHS procedures, training materials, records, Safety Data Sheets, and other program documents for completeness and usability.
- Supports basic trending of safety observations, incidents, corrective actions, waste, recycling, or other department metrics and helps prepare clear summaries.
- Researches assigned EHS topics and prepares draft recommendations or reference materials for review by EHS staff; does not make independent regulatory or compliance determinations.
- Assists with employee awareness and engagement activities, including creation of posters, presentations, job aids, and event materials.
- Participates in project meetings, provides progress updates, and communicates questions, risks, and resource needs to the assigned supervisor.
- Prepares an end-of-assignment summary or presentation describing project activities, results, lessons learned, and recommended next steps.
- Follows all company policies, site safety rules, required training, confidentiality expectations, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Performs other related project support duties appropriate to the internship and assigned by the EHS Manager or designated EHS team member.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Sustainability, Environmental Health, Public Health, or other related engineering/science.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience with Power BI, SharePoint.
- Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future.
Requirements
- Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Sustainability, Environmental Health, Public Health, or other related engineering/science
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience with Power BI, SharePoint
- Permanently authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship of an employment visa
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Sick Time
- Retirement Plan (Pension)
Company overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, leading the way in medical innovation with a relentless focus on bringing transformational treatments to patients worldwide. The company applies rigorous science and compassion to address the most complex diseases of our time, developing groundbreaking medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary medicine. With deep expertise and global reach, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine reimagines how devastating diseases are treated and cured, delivering hope and better care for millions of patients and their families. The organization pioneers the path from laboratory research to clinical application, championing patients every step of the way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centered innovation.