EHS Intern: Gene Therapy GMP Safety & Compliance

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical; Bedford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation time

Volunteer days

Long term incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plans

Wellbeing benefits

Fitness reimbursement

Tuition sponsoring

Professional development plans

Job summary

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is seeking an EHS intern to support compliance activities at the Bedford, MA site and related Quality Control labs. The role offers hands-on experience in GMP environments and exposure to manufacturing processes, with opportunities to learn and contribute across facilities, engineering, and laboratory spaces.

Responsibilities include communications, data management, incident investigations, and coordination of Emergency Response activities, alongside contractor

Qualifications

• BS/BA in technical discipline: Safety, Environmental, Life Sciences, Engineering or similar field.
• 0-1 year experience in the EHS field, prior internship is desired.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Creative problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, deliver and support EHS department communications (safety alerts, events, training).
• Assist with EHS Insight data management including incident investigations, hazard reporting, inspections, corrective actions, and compliance tasks.
• Assist in coordination and execution of Emergency Response activities (evacuation, medical, spill response, business continuity).
• Assist with contractor management oversight, including developing Job Hazard Analysis and safe work permits.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (Facilities, Quality Control) regarding inspection findings and corrective action planning.
• Support a fast-paced work environment with many tasks and shifting priorities.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

BS/BA in Safety, Environmental, Life Sciences, Engineering

Job description

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is seeking an EHS intern to support compliance activities at the Bedford, MA site and related Quality Control labs. The role offers hands-on experience in GMP environments and exposure to manufacturing processes, with opportunities to learn and contribute across facilities, engineering, and laboratory spaces.

Responsibilities include communications, data management, incident investigations, and coordination of Emergency Response activities, alongside contractor