Environmental Health Technician Internships
Environmental health technician internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in field sampling, lab analysis, and regulatory compliance work, mentorship from working environmental health technicians, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across 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 Technician Internship Market
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Tips for Your Environmental Health Technician Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large environmental consulting firms, government agencies, and industrial employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall and close cohorts months before the season starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so search consistently across the full year rather than waiting for a single hiring window.
Build field proof before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so lead with documented project work instead. Field sampling logs, lab analysis reports, regulatory compliance write-ups, and GIS mapping outputs give environmental health technician recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Document methodology and outcomes, not just the task.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors with agency or industry contacts often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time so you are reaching employers who never attend fairs.
Practice the environmental health technician intern screen out loud
Intern interviews for this role typically include scenario-based technical questions on sampling protocols, chain-of-custody procedures, or regulatory standards, and sometimes a written or verbal data interpretation exercise. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just the answer, since interviewers weigh your analytical process as much as your conclusion.
Target structured environmental health programs at larger employers
Many federal agencies, state environmental departments, and large consulting firms run cohort-based internship programs designed to train candidates new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and offer structured mentorship and rotation across project types. Identify the ones that match your interests and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 95% of the environmental health technician internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start searching on Migrate Mate, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through postings you cannot realistically take.
Environmental Health Technician Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an environmental health technician internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited field experience at the intern level. A documented portfolio showing field sampling procedures, lab reports, or environmental compliance case studies gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where environmental health recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an environmental health technician internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and acting early when the employer signals interest. Position for a return offer by owning your assignments fully, but keep applying elsewhere so you are not counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for environmental health technician internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large agencies and environmental consulting firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies, government agencies, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round and searching consistently pays off.
Are environmental health technician internships paid?
Most professional environmental health technician internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so check each posting for the details the employer has chosen to share.
What should an environmental health technician internship resume include?
Lead with two or three completed, documented projects rather than work history. For environmental health technician candidates, the strongest artifacts are field sampling logs, lab analysis reports, regulatory compliance write-ups, or GIS mapping outputs that show real methodology. Add relevant coursework, certifications in progress, and any software tools used. Keep it to one page.
Are there remote environmental health technician internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 5% of the environmental health technician internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get environmental health technician 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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