Environmental Health and Safety Intern

Werfen

Werfen is a growing family-owned innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis Acute Care Diagnostics Transfusion Autoimmunity and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line we research develop and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe and our workforce is more than 7000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas our commitment to customers and our dedication to innovation and quality. Were passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview:

Assist with environment health & safety strategies working cross-functionally with various team members and departments to ensure compliance to federal state and local safety environmental and GMP regulations.

Position Description

• Be involved in activities such as:
  • EPA environmental reporting
  • Organize data and work with IT on implementation of updated Hazardous Communications labeling
  • Maintaining compliance with secondary labeling requirements for chemicals throughout the facility

Key Attributes

• Requires confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools.
• Requires Enthusiasm motivation initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.
• Review process procedures change orders equipment specifications validation plans and reports.
• Performs research on technology equipment and tooling to improve process quality yield or cost. Generates proposals based on research.
• Assistance in creating reviewing and maintaining department files.
• Performs experiments analyzes and interprets numerical data from experiments.
• Summarizes findings by computer readouts statistical summaries graphs and other methods.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Currently pursuing B.S. in EHS Management Environmental Science Engineering Business Occupational Health or similar with a minimum of 2 college semesters complete.
• Education courses such as safety and health standers industrial hygiene accident prevention ergonomics and occupational safety
• Ability to multitask.

The hourly range for this role is $22/hr to $30/hr. Individual compensation will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience and grade level completed.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination harassment or retaliation based upon an individuals race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin/ancestry age mental/physical disability medical condition marital status veteran status or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process please contact for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.