Environment, Health & Safety (E, H&S) Intern at QuidelOrtho · Carlsbad

Summary: QuidelOrtho is a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company that focuses on transforming the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. They are seeking an Environment, Health & Safety (E, H&S) Intern to gain knowledge and develop skills while contributing to key projects and initiatives in the medical device/biotech industry. Responsibilities: - Supports the site as it relates to site safety reporting, metrics, Gemba walks, and elevating safety to the forefront at all levels of the organization - Participates in the investigation of work-related incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental non-compliances, and the identification of effective corrective actions - Supports routine EH&S inspections for compliance with the IIPP and external regulatory authorities (e.g., fire, air, hazardous waste, biological waste, air, wastewater, etc.) - Supports oversight of hazardous waste and biowaste lab services including outside services, supplies, pickups, and related regulatory paperwork and inspections - Creates, updates, and delivers site safety training - Assists with the collection and data input of utility usage (e.g., water, electric, gas), waste generation rates for hazardous, biohazardous, clean, and recycled waste, chemical inventories, etc. Supports the compilation of data into reports to review metrics, trends, and where required reporting to external regulatory agencies - Lead and launch 1-2 safety kaizens that identify opportunities for continuous improvement for Production, Labs, and/or Warehouse areas - Help optimize EHS efficiencies by incorporating AI tools and skill set to improve current EHS processes - Participate in TOMs and lean activities at sites that focus on improving safety processes - Assist in creation, update, and delivery of site safety trainings - Perform other work-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Must be at least 18 years old - Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor's or master's program in the fall semester 2026 at an accredited university or college - Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental or Public Health, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent required - Familiar with applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to EH&S matters - Working knowledge with Microsoft Office suite programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Able to read, comprehend, evaluate, and communicate using hard-copy and digital media - Must be self-motivated and able to work independently - Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher - Able to start on either June 1st or July 6th - Ability to complete a consecutive 10-12 week internship - Must have work authorization in the United States at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in environmental health and safety field, preferably in medical, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry - Rising Junior or Senior at an accredited university or college Required Skills: Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Microsoft Office Important Skills: EH&S Compliance, Data Analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: Self-motivated