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EHS Intern

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

EHS Intern

Asheville, NC
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a culture that empowers your development. We have created an inclusive, global environment that values the power of diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences to drive speed, productivity, innovation, and growth.

    Our internship program will give you a chance to get real world business experience and build your network before graduation. We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization runs and can be expected to gain valuable insight that can further your interest in your chosen career field.

    Essential Functions

    Visual Job Safety Analysis/PPE & Ergo Assessment Project (Safety)

    • Work with associates and supervisors to generate new VJSA’s as needed for missing or new processes in various departments.
    • Print and assemble binders for each department containing the applicable VJSA’s and PPE Assessments and provide to area supervisor.
    • Assist work areas with review of updated VJSA’s with all affected employees and obtain signatures.
    • Remove all old JSA’s from the floor. Make recommendations and observations as appropriate throughout the process (i.e. if the intern observes a hazard or regulatory violation).

    Chemical Inventory (Safety/Environmental)

    • Update the chemical inventory for chemicals present in all departments.
    • Ensure that our MSDSOnline eBinder contains an updated SDS for each chemical on the inventory list.
    • Archive any old SDS’s found in the eBinder.

    ZWTL (Zero Waste to Landfill) Enhancement Project (Environmental)

    • Develop and conduct inspections to ensure that recycling guidelines are being followed.
    • Create a monthly recycling scorecard for data analysis.
    • Update all recycling signage and determine gaps in work cells and at collection points where various containers may be needed/upgraded.
    • Train associates on recycling guidelines if any gaps are identified.
  • Qualifications

    Requirements:

    • Current student in an accredited bachelor’s degree program
    • Major in EHS/Safety

    To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. []

  • Industry
    Biotechnology
  • Fun Fact
    25% of our current revenue is generated from products that didn’t exist 5 years ago.
  • About Us

    As the world’s leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific's professionals develop critical solutions—and build rewarding careers. They help customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure food is safe, and so much more. When you #StartYourStory with Thermo Fisher, you are guaranteed meaningful work - both personally and professionally.