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Environmental Health & Safety Intern at Life Science Cares

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Employer: Life Science Cares

Expires: 02/21/2026

Environmental, Health & Safety Intern at EyePoint PharmaceuticalsThis is a paid summer internship, reserved for PELL GRANTED undergraduate students only, through Project Onramp.  To apply for this role, you must provide proof of pell grant.https://projectonramp.us/ EyePoint PharmaceuticalsBe Seen and Heard at EyePointAt EyePoint, leadership trusts our employees to get the job done. The patient-centric andaward-winning approach we’re taking in business fuels our:· focus on science and innovation, we aim to offer a lifetime of clearer vision· commitment to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve thelives of patients with serious retinal diseases· Delivery of innovative therapeutics to protect vision, specializing in sustained-releasetreatments for serious retinal diseases.We See You.Your wellbeingYour professional worthYour future at EyePointEyePoint offers robust total rewards in a science-based entrepreneurial culture thatempowers curiosity and innovation to help catapult your career. There’s space for everyvoice and perspective to be heard in our on-site and remote environments where avariety of strengths and diverse backgrounds are connected. RESPONSIBILITIESKickstart Your Career with EyePoint! Are you ready to turn your passion intoexperience? At EyePoint, we believe internships aren’t just about coffee runs—they’reabout real-world impact, hands-on learning, and meaningful projects that set you up forsuccess.We’re looking for innovative, curious, and driven individuals to join our team as interns.If you’re eager to roll up your sleeves, learn from top industry leaders, and leave yourmark, this is your chance!What You’ll Do:As a EHS Intern, you will:• Dive into real projects that directly impact our business goals.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve exciting challenges.• Learn [specific tools/technologies/methodologies].• Attend community service events, and mentorship sessions.• Present your contributions to leadership at the end of your internship.What’s In It for You:• Hands-on experience in (specific field, e.g., marketing, engineering, etc.).• Mentorship from industry experts.• A dynamic, inclusive culture where your voice matters.• The opportunity to build a strong network and kickstart a successful career.The Summer Intern will report directly to the Head of Environmental Health & Safety,andwill be responsible for assisting with implementing the requirements of the Company’sEHS program at our Corporate / R&D headquarters in Watertown, MA and ourManufacturing site in Northbridge, MA.This position will support both of our facilities located in Massachusetts and will beginon Monday, June 1st and end on Friday, August 7th.Primary responsibilities and projects to be completed include the following:1. Understand the day-to-day tasks and challenges of delivering an EHS program fora complex biotech / pharmaceutical company2. Research occupational safety and health regulatory requirements and assist inimplementing requirements in a real world setting3. Develop a working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirementsapplicable to environment, health, and safety and how to apply within the biotech/ pharmaceutical industry.4. Learn and navigate within applications used in the EHS profession and work toupdate information to align with field conditions. Examples include EHS incidentreporting and hazard communication program for Safety Data Sheet (SDS)Management.5. Develop educational resources and facilitate training for colleagues on topicsrelated to environmental health and safety compliance.6. Consolidate and visual communicate metrics related to EHS performance.7. Be able to operate a personal vehicle and navigate between two facilities that areapproximately 1 hour apart.8. Utilize Personal Protective Equipment needed to access manufacturing andlaboratory environments, i.e. safety glasses, disposable gloves, cleanroomgowning, lab coatDESIRED MAJORS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLSPreferred Field(s) of Study:Occupational Safety & HealthEnvironmental Health/ScienceBiology / ChemistryChemical EngineeringLevel of Education Required:Must be a student in a Bachelor’s degree program at an accreditedcollege/universityUndergraduate student with a minimum of Rising Senior status.Primary skills and knowledge required include, but are not limited to the following:1. General understanding of applied math and science2. Working knowledge of regulations and how to navigate available databases to reviewsuch material3. Working knowledge and use of Microsoft applications (email, xls, powerpoint)4. Course work in chemical / biological / occupational safety and/or health a plus!!5. Willingness and interest in understanding local, state, and federal regulations such asthose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA), Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), andMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)LOCATIONNorthbridge/Watertown/Onsite *Please note you are expected to commute to bothlocations; this role requires a car

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