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Safety Intern positions in the U.S. are accessible through the J-1 Intern program category, which requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan. Securing sponsorship means confirming your host employer can support a structured learning objective tied to occupational safety.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID:
66177
Title:
Environmental Health & Safety Intern
Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in orthopedics medical education. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year that support all aspects of orthopedics. The Environmental Health & Safety department, consisting of Safety Professionals and Engineers in Ave Maria, Florida, is seeking an Intern to provide support in daily tasks, while gaining functional experience in a medical device manufacturing environment. The chosen individual will assist in complex equipment machine safety validations, evaluate adequacy of safety controls, assist with developing and reviewing basic safety training classes, regulatory related inspections and perform basic Job Hazard Analysis and Chemical Hazard Analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis experience and will be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a Bachelor of Science in an Engineering related field.
This internship will run from September 2026 – December 2026. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 25-30 hours per week at our Ave Maria, FL facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complex equipment machine safety validations via checklists.
- Evaluating adequacy of safety controls (PPE, administrative and Engineering) through OSHA and internal standards.
- Assist with developing and reviewing basic safety training classes. (content review, documentation, scheduling).
- Performing basic Job Hazard Analysis and Chemical Hazard Analysis.
Education and Experience:
Progress towards a college degree in a related field required, preferably in Occupational Safety and Health or Engineering. (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
Basic to intermediate computer skills. Be able to follow written and verbal direction.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel. Fax; Scanner.
Arthrex Benefits are:
- Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week)
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Volunteer PTO
- Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Requisition ID:
66177
Title:
Environmental Health & Safety Intern
Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in orthopedics medical education. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year that support all aspects of orthopedics. The Environmental Health & Safety department, consisting of Safety Professionals and Engineers in Ave Maria, Florida, is seeking an Intern to provide support in daily tasks, while gaining functional experience in a medical device manufacturing environment. The chosen individual will assist in complex equipment machine safety validations, evaluate adequacy of safety controls, assist with developing and reviewing basic safety training classes, regulatory related inspections and perform basic Job Hazard Analysis and Chemical Hazard Analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis experience and will be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a Bachelor of Science in an Engineering related field.
This internship will run from September 2026 – December 2026. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 25-30 hours per week at our Ave Maria, FL facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complex equipment machine safety validations via checklists.
- Evaluating adequacy of safety controls (PPE, administrative and Engineering) through OSHA and internal standards.
- Assist with developing and reviewing basic safety training classes. (content review, documentation, scheduling).
- Performing basic Job Hazard Analysis and Chemical Hazard Analysis.
Education and Experience:
Progress towards a college degree in a related field required, preferably in Occupational Safety and Health or Engineering. (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
Basic to intermediate computer skills. Be able to follow written and verbal direction.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel. Fax; Scanner.
Arthrex Benefits are:
- Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week)
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Volunteer PTO
- Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Safety Intern
Align your training plan with OSHA standards
Your DS-2019 requires a detailed training plan specifying learning objectives. Frame yours around concrete safety competencies like hazard identification, incident reporting, and OSHA regulatory compliance to satisfy your designated sponsor's program review.
Confirm your host employer has a safety training infrastructure
Designated sponsors require host employers to demonstrate they can deliver structured on-the-job training. Ask prospective hosts whether they have an EHS department, a dedicated safety supervisor, and documented training protocols before advancing.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned safety roles
Many safety intern postings don't explicitly flag J-1 compatibility. Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employer listings by sponsorship openness so you're targeting hosts already familiar with exchange visitor program requirements.
Verify your enrollment status satisfies Intern category rules
The J-1 Intern category requires you to be currently enrolled in a degree program or to have graduated within the past 12 months. If you graduated more than a year ago, you'll need to apply under the J-1 Trainee category instead.
Request your DS-2019 before any travel or start date commitments
Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, issues the DS-2019. Allow at least four to six weeks for sponsor review and document processing before scheduling your consular interview or committing to a start date with the host site.
Document safety-relevant fieldwork to support your application
Designated sponsors assess whether your background justifies a safety internship placement. Compile coursework in industrial hygiene, environmental science, or occupational health alongside any lab safety, construction site, or compliance-related experience before submitting program materials.
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Find Safety Intern JobsSafety Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Safety Intern positions?
Safety Intern roles fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is designed for individuals currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program outside the U.S. or who graduated within the past 12 months. If you completed your degree more than a year ago, the J-1 Trainee category applies instead. Both categories require a designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019 and approve a structured training plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Safety Intern role?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not your host employer. The host company where you perform your safety internship is called the host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors compliance, and signs off on your training plan throughout the program.
What does the training plan need to include for a safety internship?
Your training plan, typically submitted on a DS-7002 form, must outline specific occupational safety learning objectives tied to measurable skills, such as conducting site inspections, applying OSHA standards, or analyzing incident data. Designated sponsors will reject plans that are too vague or read as regular employment. Your host employer's EHS team usually drafts this with you before the sponsor reviews it.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Safety Interns?
Use Migrate Mate to search for safety intern roles posted by U.S. employers who are open to exchange visitor arrangements. Many safety-focused postings at manufacturing, construction, and engineering firms don't explicitly advertise J-1 compatibility, so filtering by sponsorship openness saves significant time and targets hosts already familiar with the program structure.
Does a Safety Intern on a J-1 visa face the two-year home residency requirement?
The two-year home residency requirement, formally the Section 212(e) obligation, applies to certain J-1 participants funded by their home government or whose skills appear on their country's exchange visitor skills list. Most privately arranged safety internships do not trigger this requirement, but you should confirm your specific situation with your designated sponsor before applying for any subsequent U.S. visa.
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