Registered Environmental Health Specialist Internships
Registered environmental health specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in environmental compliance and public health protection, mentorship from working environmental health specialists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Demand is active 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.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist Internship Market
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Tips for Your Registered Environmental Health Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting suggests
Large environmental consulting firms and public health agencies recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual needs. Check listings consistently through fall and winter rather than waiting for a spring surge.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Registered environmental health specialist hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so give recruiters something concrete to assess. Document two or three completed projects, name the environmental regulations you applied, the inspection or sampling methods you used, and the reports or assessments you produced. A linked project writeup or inspection summary carries more weight than a list of coursework.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors with agency or consulting connections often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, since many registered environmental health specialist internships never appear at campus events.
Practice the technical interview format out loud
Registered environmental health specialist intern screens typically include scenario-based questions on environmental regulations, inspection procedures, or public health risk assessment. Practice talking through your reasoning on a real case out loud, not just reviewing notes silently. Interviewers weigh how you frame a problem and prioritize next steps as much as whether you name the right regulation.
Target structured environmental health internship programs early
Larger public health agencies, environmental consulting firms, and government bodies run cohort-based internship programs designed to train candidates new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often rotate interns through inspection, compliance, and policy work. Identify the programs that fit your interests and apply in the first wave of their recruitment cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 95% of the registered environmental health specialist internships listed here. Field inspection, site sampling, and enforcement work is inherently location-dependent, so decide what you can commit to before you sort through listings. Filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate first so you are only reviewing roles you can realistically take.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a registered environmental health specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and completed projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Document two or three environmental health projects with the tools, regulations, and methodologies you applied, and bring that portfolio to campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person. Combine fair attendance with direct applications to reach smaller employers running their own cohorts.
Can a registered environmental health specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For registered environmental health specialist interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real inspection or compliance work, available headcount on the team at the end of the internship, and return-offer timing discussions that happen before your last week. Position yourself well, but have other applications running so you are not counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for registered environmental health specialist internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large public health agencies and environmental consulting firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies, government offices, and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single seasonal push.
Are registered environmental health specialist internships paid?
Most professional registered environmental health specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by employer size, industry, sector, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Government internships and some nonprofit placements occasionally offer stipends rather than hourly wages, so read each listing carefully to understand the compensation structure before applying.
What should a registered environmental health specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three documented environmental health or public health projects, naming the regulations referenced, inspection methods used, and any reports or assessments you produced, with links or attachments where possible. Add relevant coursework in environmental science, toxicology, epidemiology, or public health policy. Keep the resume to one page and place projects above unrelated work experience.
Are there remote registered environmental health specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 5% of the registered environmental health specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Field inspection, site assessment, and enforcement work generally requires an in-person presence, so fully remote roles tend to focus on data analysis, policy research, or report writing. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them.
Can international students get registered 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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