We are seeking an intern that can assist Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Life Sciences Solutions Group Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department in completing global safety related tasks.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist Global LSG EHS team with EHS program management support
• EHS Training Plan: Schedule and track EHS webinar trainings
• Remote Staff Safety Program: Assess, develop, and assign remote staff safety training
• Revise and implement an LSG Safety Manual for remote staff
• EHS Intranet Homepage: Maintain and improve the functionality of the EHS intranet homepage (e.g., Ergonomics Portal, Remote Staff Safety Page, Biosafety Page, Distribution Safety Page, and Business Continuity Page)
• Achievement Program: Assist with the implementation of the LSG EHS Achievement Program. Assist with maintaining Achievement Program documentation and providing individual support on a site-by-site basis
• Job Safety Analysis: Provide support in conducting, documenting, and training on job safety analyses
• Safety, Health, and Environmental Database (SHED) System: Manage safety metrics and run reports
• Business Continuity: Maintain and assist with developing Business Continuity policy and associated tools / resources.

Skills/Knowledge

• Background or major in science, business continuity or environmental, health and safety is a must
• Preferred level of education is 3rd year undergraduate degree or above
• Understanding of basic hazards with biotechnology industry would be helpful (e.g., biological, chemical, machinery)
• Familiarity with basic data search principles and databases (e.g., OSHA and EPA regulatory databases)
• Ability to follow instructions on data entry rules
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Access a plus
• Must be comfortable working on a computer and navigating the internet
• Experience with website creation and maintenance a plus.

Special Work Areas:

• 90% office work at a computer work station
• Must also be able to walk around the Grand Island campus and enter manufacturing areas and laboratories
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses and lab coat) when entering labs and manufacturing areas
• The ability to work part-time during the school year is preferred.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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