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Eli Lilly and Company · 4 months ago

Undergrad Health and Safety Intern

US: Indianapolis IN Tech Center South

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$58K/yr - $100K/yr

Start in 2026 Spring

Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Health and Safety Intern will contribute to manufacturing and research projects while supporting safety and compliance efforts within the organization.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Execute the role of an industrial hygienist, health physicist, or safety professional with business plan technical projects

Work individually, with a supervisor, and with a larger HSE team to determine and achieve project goals

Document and present project progress and accomplishments

Conduct and/or verify Qualitative Exposure Assessments (QEA) and apply professional judgement to define/document employee exposure conclusions. Assessments could include, but are not limited to: ergonomics, noise, indoor air quality, PPE selection, and dusts, gases, or vapor exposure

Conduct quantitative and/or semi-quantitative air and noise monitoring studies according to site IH Monitoring Plan

Conduct in-field practice versus procedure assessments of key occupational health programs

Conduct Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) surveys to verify effectiveness of LEV systems. These surveys may include the use of a velometer or smoke-generating devices

Conduct and/or verify Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) or similar assessments and apply professional judgement to define/document employee exposure conclusions

Evaluate programs on workplace safety and health and participate in internal HSE program audits (confined space, lockout tagout, fall protection, electrical safety, etc)

Assist in the investigation of injuries and incidents for the business area; assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions associated with the incident

Conduct and/or verify dosimetry assessments and area surveys and apply professional judgement to define/document employee exposure conclusions. Cross-functional assessments may include, but are not limited to, shielding calculations, workflow optimization, radioactive waste management, airborne exposure, effluent accountability, PPE selection, and dusts, gases, or vapor exposure

Conduct quantitative and/or semi-quantitative radioactive material and radiation monitoring studies according to site Radiation Safety Program

Conduct in-field practice versus procedure assessments of key radiation safety and other HSE programs

Conduct Radioactive Material License review and/or general program review to assess radiation safety program, as well as identifying opportunities for improvement, proposing corrective actions, and driving actions to close

Qualification

Industrial HygieneHealth PhysicsSafety ManagementProject ManagementCommunication SkillsComputer SkillsTeamworkAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Required

Graduating with a BS in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Health Physics or other degree related to Health or Safety by August 2028

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor the following work authorization or visas for this role: F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1

Preferred

Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak in front of groups and write clear, concise reports & correspondence

Strong organizational skills including expertise in managing several technical projects

Ability to work independently

Strong teamwork/interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and ability to be flexible depending on operational needs

Possess intermediate to advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook)

High degree of business and personal ethics and integrity

Analysis/problem assessment skills, communication (oral and written) skills, information monitoring skills, quality orientation, and teamwork/interpersonal skills