Environmental Health Specialist Internships
Environmental health specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience inspecting facilities, analyzing environmental data, and writing compliance reports, alongside mentorship from working environmental health specialists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Manufacturing, with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Tesla, and Novelis among the employers posting roles now.
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Position Summary:
ultradedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities
The primary role of the EHS intern is to support EHS compliance activities related to the Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility located in Bedford, MA and Quality Control Labs located in Woburn, MA. This includes supporting EHS functions within manufacturing, facilities, engineering, warehouse, laboratories, and office spaces. This role will support site inspections, data management, metric reporting, and continuous improvement projects. In addition, this assignment will offer the opportunity to learn about gene therapy manufacturing and hands-on experience supporting manufacturing process systems in a GMP environment and Quality Control laboratories.
Work Model:
Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, deliver and support EHS department communications (safety alerts, events, training).
- Assist with EHS Insight data management including incident investigations, hazard reporting, inspections, corrective actions, and compliance tasks.
- Assist in coordination and execution of Emergency Response activities (evacuation, medical, spill response, business continuity).
- Assist with contractor management oversight, including developing Job Hazard Analysis and safe work permits.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (Facilities, Quality Control) regarding inspection findings and corrective action planning.
- Support a fast-paced work environment with many tasks and shifting priorities.
Requirements:
- BS/BA in technical discipline: Safety, Environmental, Life Sciences, Engineering or similar field.
- This role will work 40hrs/week June 14–August 27, 2027.
- 0-1 year experience in the EHS field, prior internship is desired.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Creative problem-solving capabilities.
- The pay range for this position is $25 - $30/hour.
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- Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
- Volunteer days
- Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
- Employee wellbeing benefits
- Fitness reimbursement
- Tuition sponsoring
- Professional development plans
- Benefits vary by region and country
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.
Position Summary:
ultradedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities
The primary role of the EHS intern is to support EHS compliance activities related to the Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility located in Bedford, MA and Quality Control Labs located in Woburn, MA. This includes supporting EHS functions within manufacturing, facilities, engineering, warehouse, laboratories, and office spaces. This role will support site inspections, data management, metric reporting, and continuous improvement projects. In addition, this assignment will offer the opportunity to learn about gene therapy manufacturing and hands-on experience supporting manufacturing process systems in a GMP environment and Quality Control laboratories.
Work Model:
Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, deliver and support EHS department communications (safety alerts, events, training).
- Assist with EHS Insight data management including incident investigations, hazard reporting, inspections, corrective actions, and compliance tasks.
- Assist in coordination and execution of Emergency Response activities (evacuation, medical, spill response, business continuity).
- Assist with contractor management oversight, including developing Job Hazard Analysis and safe work permits.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (Facilities, Quality Control) regarding inspection findings and corrective action planning.
- Support a fast-paced work environment with many tasks and shifting priorities.
Requirements:
- BS/BA in technical discipline: Safety, Environmental, Life Sciences, Engineering or similar field.
- This role will work 40hrs/week June 14–August 27, 2027.
- 0-1 year experience in the EHS field, prior internship is desired.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Creative problem-solving capabilities.
- The pay range for this position is $25 - $30/hour.
#LI-AJ1 #LI-Onsite
- Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
- Volunteer days
- Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
- Employee wellbeing benefits
- Fitness reimbursement
- Tuition sponsoring
- Professional development plans
- Benefits vary by region and country
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.
Environmental Health Specialist Internship Market
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Tips for Your Environmental Health Specialist Internship Search
Apply months before the summer start date
Large public health agencies and corporate environmental health teams recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before the new year. Smaller consulting firms and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and October for summer roles, and revisit throughout the year for rolling openings.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for environmental health specialist internships expect limited field experience, so your coursework projects carry real weight. Document two or three completed assignments, naming the methods and tools you used, such as GIS mapping, water sampling protocols, or hazard assessments, and have them ready to share as written reports or linked write-ups.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which agencies and firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller environmental consulting firms and health departments running their own cohorts at the same time, since those roles rarely appear through campus channels alone.
Practice the environmental health specialist intern interview format
Intern screens for this role typically involve scenario-based questions about inspections, regulatory compliance, and fieldwork judgment calls. Practice answering out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you approach a problem as much as the final answer. Reviewing real inspection checklists and OSHA or EPA regulatory frameworks beforehand gives your answers credibility.
Target structured public health internship pipelines early
Federal agencies, state health departments, and large environmental consulting firms run cohort or rotational programs built to train people new to environmental health work. These programs recruit months before their start dates and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your degree program and apply in the first round of their recruitment cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 95% of the environmental health specialist internships listed here, since fieldwork, site inspections, and lab work require a physical presence. Decide what you can commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you only see roles you can actually take.
Environmental Health Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an environmental health specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and completed projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited field experience at the intern level. The concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a documented project portfolio showing inspection reports, risk assessments, or environmental compliance write-ups. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an environmental health specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real inspection and compliance work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made so you can ask the right questions early. Position for one by delivering quality work, but keep applying to other opportunities in parallel.
When should I apply for environmental health specialist internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large public health agencies and corporations recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often filling cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller environmental consulting firms and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and setting up alerts means you catch both waves.
Are environmental health specialist internships paid?
Most professional environmental health specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Nonprofit and government internships sometimes offer stipends or academic credit in place of hourly pay, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should an environmental health specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects with the tools used, such as GIS software, water quality testing protocols, or hazard assessment frameworks, and note where the work can be reviewed, whether that is a linked report, a lab write-up, or a case study. Add relevant coursework in environmental science, public health, or industrial hygiene and keep it to one page.
Are there remote environmental health specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 5% of the environmental health specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts focused on data analysis, compliance reporting, and GIS work fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a public health associate internship program for environmental health?
Some federal and state health agencies run structured associate or fellow programs that place early-career candidates in environmental health units, rotating through inspection, epidemiology, and compliance functions. These programs are designed for people new to the field, recruit well ahead of their start dates, and are competitive, so identify the ones that match your background and apply in the first wave of their cycle.
Can international students get environmental health specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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