Health and Safety Technician Internships
Health and safety technician internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in real workplace environments, mentorship from working safety professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Science & Research and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with Novelis, Olin Corporation, and Michelin 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.
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Tips for Your Health and Safety Technician Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers in manufacturing, utilities, and construction open summer health and safety technician internship applications in the fall, months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their deadlines. Check listings consistently across the full calendar year rather than waiting for a defined recruiting season.
Build a documented project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for health and safety technician interns have limited work history to assess, so give them something concrete. Document two or three projects from coursework or personal work: a job hazard analysis, an incident investigation write-up, or an environmental compliance checklist. Name the tools and standards you applied, and have the files ready to share.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured health and safety technician internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster than online pipelines. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts at the same time to widen the pool you reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviews
Health and safety technician intern interviews often include a scenario-based technical screen, asking you to walk through a hazard identification process, prioritize controls using the hierarchy of controls, or interpret an OSHA standard. Practice these scenarios out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a safety problem as much as your final answer.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers first
Many large employers in energy, manufacturing, and chemical processing run cohort-based environmental health and safety internship programs designed specifically for students new to the field. These programs offer rotations, assigned mentors, and clearer paths to return offers. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the programs that match your graduation timeline and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 86% of the health and safety technician internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings. Filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate first so you spend your time on roles you can actually take, not ones you'll rule out after reading the full listing.
Health and Safety Technician Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a health and safety technician internship?
Lead with coursework and 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 safety project, incident analysis, or hazard assessment write-up. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where safety recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a health and safety technician internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for health and safety technician interns is consistent performance on real inspections and documentation work, available headcount on the safety team, and understanding the employer's return-offer timeline early. Position for one by delivering quality work, but keep applying to full-time roles in parallel rather than counting on it.
When should I apply for health and safety technician internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers in manufacturing, construction, and utilities recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Because of that spread, health and safety technician internship openings appear year-round, so checking listings consistently pays off rather than waiting for a single season.
Are health and safety technician internships paid?
Most professional health and safety technician internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid arrangements exist primarily at nonprofits or through certain academic credit arrangements, but they are the exception rather than the standard in this field.
What should a health and safety technician internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented safety-related projects, naming the specific tools used, such as risk assessment frameworks, industrial hygiene measurement equipment, or hazard control software, and link or reference where the work can be reviewed, like a case study or lab report. Add relevant coursework in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental compliance, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote health and safety technician internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 14% of the health and safety technician internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts tend to focus on data analysis, compliance documentation, and safety program research rather than physical inspections. Those roles fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get health and safety 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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