Intern, Environmental Health and Safety

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

Why Join Us?

Be a hero for our rare disease patients

At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do.To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.

Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work.Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.

If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally andpersonally, come join our team_._

Position Summary:

_ ultra innovative – Tackle rare and dynamic challenges_

The primary role of the EHS intern is to support EHS compliance activities related to the Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility located in Bedford, MA and Quality Control Labs located in Woburn, MA. This includes supporting EHS functions within manufacturing, facilities, engineering, warehouse, laboratories, and office spaces. This role will support site inspections, data management, metric reporting, and continuous improvement projects. In addition, this assignment will offer the opportunity to learn about gene therapy manufacturing and hands‑on experience supporting manufacturing process systems in a GMP environment and Quality Control laboratories.

Work Model:

Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on‑site and thus will be subject to certain on‑site safety protocols during the pandemic.

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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Physical Demands/Work Environment/Safety Considerations:

• Stand for extended periods of time with periodic stooping / bending / kneeling
• Able to lift, push, pull up to 50lbs.
• Climb ladders and stairs of various heights
• Work in a controlled environment requiring GxP gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. This requires the ability to change clothes into appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment.
• Certain tasks may require the use of a respirator; medical clearance will be required in advance.
• Must remove all make‑up, jewelry, and contact lenses while in the manufacturing environment.
• Working in temperature‑controlled environments (cold rooms)

The pay range for this position is $23 - $28/hour.

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The typical annual salary range for this full‑time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.

Pay Range

$23—$28 USD

Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:

• Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
• Volunteer days
• Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
• Employee wellbeing benefits
• Fitness reimbursement
• Tuition sponsoring
• Professional development plans

Benefits vary by region and country

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at [e-mail].

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