EHS Summer Intern in Cincinnati, OH

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Job Function

Career Programs, Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op. This is a Career Program role.

Role Overview

This intern will help develop, implement, and lead radiation protection programs that meet regulatory standards (NRC, state regulations) and keep occupational exposure ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). The role provides technical support in workplace safety, environmental compliance and sustainability, risk reduction, hazard and chemical assessments, accident investigations, and emergency response planning.

The intern will also help oversee EHS compliance programs (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.) and EHS Management Systems, including conformance to ISO 14001 and J&J Worldwide EHS Standards, along with industry standards. All company policies and practices must be followed, including the use of personal protective equipment and ergonomic restrictions.

General Duties

• Conduct inspections, manage radioactive waste and materials, calibrate instruments, provide training, and lead incident investigations.
• Maintain documentation, records, and reports for regulatory bodies.
• Be responsible for the safe use of ionizing radiation, including leak tests, inventory control, and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Review existing programs to ensure compliance and continual improvement of the EHS Management System.
• Implement EHS policies and programs so workplace conditions meet legal and company requirements.
• Promote workplace safety by identifying, documenting, and monitoring potential hazards to people and property.
• Research regulatory requirements and develop applicability determinations for review.
• Collect data and verify records to prepare for EHS regulatory inspections and program reviews.
• Support compliance audits by compiling and analyzing regulatory and company data and conducting EHS risk assessments.
• Facilitate hazard risk assessments, job safety analyses, and Management of Change (MOC) reviews.
• Conduct internal reviews of EHS programs against procedures, standards, and process methods.
• Implement projects and initiatives that meet EHS goals (for example, fewer safety incidents, less landfill waste, better ergonomics).
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and feedback related to EHS programs.
• Support documentation and evaluation of EHS Good Saves (near-miss program) and oversee timely closure of related corrective actions (CAPAs).
• Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemical purchase approvals or change requests and keep the site chemical inventory current.
• Track and trend EHS data (incidents, good saves, recycling, and waste) and prepare monthly and annual summary reports.
• Identify opportunities to further reduce waste and support the site waste management plan.
• Serve on the Chemical Spill Response Team and support responses to chemical spills and accidental releases, including incident investigation.
• Serve on the Medical Response Team and assist with medical emergency response, including incident investigation.
• Participate on EHS teams and committees, such as the EHS Committee, Ergonomics Team, Sustainability Team, and Biosafety Team.
• Complete all regulatory required trainings and company trainings, including J&J WWEHS program proficiency trainings.
• Complete other assigned responsibilities not listed above.