Summer Intern: Environmental, Health & Safety

Overview

Be Seen and Heard at Eye Point

At EyePoint, leadership trusts our employees to get the job done. The patient-centric and award-winning approach we're taking in business fuels our:

* focus on science and innovation, we aim to offer a lifetime of clearer vision

* commitment to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases

* Delivery of innovative therapeutics to protect vision, specializing in sustained-release treatments for serious retinal diseases.

We See You.

Your wellbeing

Your professional worth

Your future at Eye Point

EyePoint offers robust total rewards in a science-based entrepreneurial culture that empowers curiosity and innovation to help catapult your career. There's space for every voice and perspective to be heard in our on-site and remote environments where a variety of strengths and diverse backgrounds are connected.

Kickstart Your Career with EyePoint!

Are you ready to turn your passion into experience? At EyePoint, we believe internships aren't just about coffee runs-they're about real-world impact, hands-on learning, and meaningful projects that set you up for success.

We're looking for innovative, curious, and driven individuals to join our team as interns. If you're eager to roll up your sleeves, learn from top industry leaders, and leave your mark, this is your chance!

What You'll Do:

As a (Job Title) Intern, you will:

* Dive into real projects that directly impact our business goals.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve exciting challenges.

* Learn [specific tools/technologies/methodologies].

* Attend community service events, and mentorship sessions.

* Present your contributions to leadership at the end of your internship.

What's In It for You:

* Hands-on experience in (specific field, e.g., marketing, engineering, etc.).

* Mentorship from industry experts.

* A dynamic, inclusive culture where your voice matters.

* The opportunity to build a strong network and kickstart a successful career.

The Summer Intern will report directly to the Head of Environmental Health & Safety,and will be responsible for assisting with implementing the requirements of the Company's EHS program at our Corporate / R&D headquarters in Watertown, MA and our Manufacturing site in Northbridge, MA.

This position will support both of our facilities located in Massachusetts and will begin on Monday, June 1st and end on Friday, August 7th.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities and projects to be completed include the following:

Understand the day-to-day tasks and challenges of delivering an EHS program for a complex biotech / pharmaceutical company Research occupational safety and health regulatory requirements and assist in implementing requirements in a real world setting Develop a working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements applicable to environment, health, and safety and how to apply within the biotech / pharmaceutical industry.

Learn and navigate within applications used in the EHS profession and work to update information to align with field conditions. Examples include EHS incident reporting and hazard communication program for Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Management. Develop educational resources and facilitate training for colleagues on topics related to environmental health and safety compliance. Consolidate and visual communicate metrics related to EHS performance.

Be able to operate a personal vehicle and navigate between two facilities that are approximately 1 hour apart. Utilize Personal Protective Equipment needed to access manufacturing and laboratory environments, i.e. safety glasses, disposable gloves, cleanroom gowning, lab coat

Qualifications

Primary skills and knowledge required include, but are not limited to the following:

General understanding of applied math and science Working knowledge of regulations and how to navigate available databases to review such material Working knowledge and use of Microsoft applications (email, xls, power point) Course work in chemical / biological / occupational safety and/or health a plus!! Willingness and interest in understanding local, state, and federal regulations such as those of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)

Level of

Education Required:

* Must be a student in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited college/university

* Undergraduate student with a minimum of Rising Senior status.

Preferred Field(s) of Study:

Occupational Safety & Health

Environmental Health/Science

Biology / Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Envision Your Future

With the exciting energy of a winning culture and an exhilarating pace, we are an ophthalmology company committed to improving the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases by developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics.

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