Environmental, Health, and Safety /Biosafety Summer Intern

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Observes and conducts training and audits relating to lab safety and life safety

·       Assist the Biosafety Program Manager in the development of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.

·       Participates in safety committee meetings

·       Proactively identifies and corrects safety hazards in the workplace

·       Assists in response to safety incidents, and helps conduct incident investigations

·       Provides support for developing proactive safety solutions to workplace hazards

·       Assists in inspections of worksites

·       Assists with the management of infectious waste and hazardous chemical waste programs

·       Performs other duties as assigned

KSAs

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills appropriate to frequent contact with all levels of administration, faculty, staff, students, and visitors, including presenting information where a detailed explanation is required to obtain consensus and cooperation.

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

• Working knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazard communication. 

•  Knowledge of the current occupational safety and industrial hygiene standards. 

• Knowledge of the proper use of safety equipment and current trends in personal protective equipment. 

• Problem solving with some supervision.

•  Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

•   Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Some knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and State laws as related to health, fire, and life safety. 

• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.

• Two (2) years progress towards a four-year degree in occupational safety, industrial safety, safety engineering, or a related field is preferred.

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The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual. nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Andelyn Biosciences is currently operating under Executive Order 14042 which requires that employees of federal contractors and its affiliates be vaccinated against COVID-19, with some limited exemptions under the law.  As Andelyn is both an affiliate and will be a federal contractor, proof of vaccination status will be required prior to the first date of employment.  Religious and medical exemptions may be considered depending upon the specific job duties and in accordance with applicable federal guidelines.