Summer Intern - Roche Carlsbad Safety, Health, and Environment Department

Position: 2026 Summer Intern - Roche Carlsbad Safety, Health, and Environment Department
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The Position

2026 Summer Intern - Roche Carlsbad Safety, Health, and Environment Department

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

At Roche, SHE stands for Safety, Health, and Environment, encompassing comprehensive efforts to protect our assets, employees, the public, and the environment from business-associated hazards. These principles are deeply entrenched in our corporate ethos, demonstrating our commitment to safeguarding people, the environment, and our resources. Our SHE strategic approach aligns with international standards, fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and responsible operations. This includes securing our employees, physical assets, critical information, and the integrity of our brands and products.

By prioritizing prevention, systematic risk management, and transparent communication, we strive to create a sustainable future while enhancing global health and quality of life.

The Carlsbad SHE team strives to build a culture of safety and sustainability that protects Roche's employees, right to operate, and natural environment through a commitment to continuous improvement, employee engagement and empowerment, and business integration.

This internship position is located in Carlsbad, On - Site.

The Opportunity

• This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in site-based safety, health, and environment operations.
• Experience with SHE management systems and a wide portfolio of programs and initiatives.
• Working in a regulated cGxP Environment.
• Learn basic Project Management skills.
• Real life experience with Industrial Hygiene Exposure Assessments, Equipment Safety Assessments, SHE Program Writing, and Safety Training creation.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in May/June (Summer).
• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are (Required)

Required

Education:



You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
• Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

Required Majors: Environmental Science, Sustainability, or Chemistry,

Engineering, Public Health, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene.

Required Skills:

• You will work closely with experienced professionals to implement safety initiatives and programs, conduct laboratory inspections, and participate in root cause analysis and corrective measures.
• This role also involves actively participating in continuous improvement projects and working closely with Facilities Engineering and Maintenance, as well as SHE leadership.
• Support departments in implementing safety initiatives and programs, such as chemical safety, ergonomic improvements, and sustainability projects.
• Assist EHS with regulatory, corporate and internal workplace inspections in varied environments, such as research laboratories, manufacturing areas, warehouses, and building mechanical system areas.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective measures for different incident types.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions:
  Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Basic project management skills.
• Familiarity with database or case management systems.
• Computer literacy:
  Proficiency in using advanced digital tools and software.
• Prioritization:
  Ability to rank tasks by importance and urgency.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $23.00 - $35.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

Who we are

Gen Mark is now a proud member of the Roche Group, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. As a global leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and…