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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 12 hours ago

Summer Intern - Environment, Health, and Safety

San Diego, California, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24/hr - $24/hr

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis. The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern will support the development and maintenance of a Learning Management System, collaborate with scientists on chemical risk assessments, and engage in various safety programs to enhance employee safety and regulatory compliance.

BiotechnologyHealth CareNanotechnologyPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the build-out and maintenance of a Learning Management System (LMS), including development of training content and program management

Work with scientists to develop risk assessments for new chemicals and laboratory activities

Interface existing EHS programs with the LMS to streamline training and recordkeeping for Hazardous Waste, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (IIPP)

Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of safety equipment throughout the facility

Assist with new hire onboarding and safety training

Manage and maintain EHS compliance documentation

Shadow EHS professionals during compliance audits and inspections

Present updates and findings in a weekly group setting

Interact with laboratory personnel to build practical, hands-on safety experience

Qualification

Learning Management System (LMS)Chemical risk assessmentsMicrosoft OfficeLaboratory safetyVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Currently enrolled student at an Accredited University or College and majoring in a scientific discipline

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting in group settings

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Willingness and ability to spend 75% of the workday walking the facility and 25% at a desk

Preferred

Completion of at least two years of coursework towards a degree in Environment, Health, and Safety, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field

Demonstrated interest in learning the EHS function within a pharmaceutical company

Coursework or experience related to laboratory safety, chemical safety, or regulatory compliance

Familiarity with training systems, documentation control, or audit processes

Life sciences student with an EHS focus preferred, though students eager and able to learn new concepts are strongly encouraged to apply