Internship - Chemical Substances Management

StudentJob; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 11,160 - 15,624; Full time

Job summary

Frencken is seeking an intern to help build and complete COSHH documentation for substances used on-site, improving hazardous material management and compliance. You will collaborate with EHS, Production, QA and Business Excellence to deliver practical, data-driven recommendations and implement templates and checklists.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, structured data collection, and cross-functional communication within a factory setting, contributing to safety and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Candidates should show interest in safety, compliance, and practical improvement projects.
• Comfortable in a factory environment and engaging with operators.
• Structured with attention to detail and ability to analyze information.
• Fluency in English and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify chemical substances used in production, maintenance, warehouses and laboratories.
• Consolidate data from ERP lists, locations, lines and SDS archives.
• Create a master list including product, supplier, code, storage, usage, quantities and hazard classifications.
• Collect SDS, extract hazards, PPE, storage, and emergency measures for each substance.
• Prepare COSHH assessments with use, exposure, control measures and residual risk.
• Validate assessments with EHS and process owners.
• Identify gaps, update documentation, and propose improvements using Hierarchy of Controls.
• Develop implementation templates, checklists, workflows and next steps.

Skills

English fluency

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Analytical thinking

Safety & compliance

Education

MBO/HBO Chemistry

Chemical Science

Applied Science

Safety Studies

Related field

Job description

Internship Assignment: Chemical Substances Management

Duration: 6 months (Full-time)

Department: Environment, Safety & Health (EHS) / Business Engineering / Production

About the Internship

At Frencken, our factories use a wide range of chemical substances, including cleaning agents, solvents, coatings, and adhesives. To strengthen control over chemical usage, storage, safety, and compliance, we are working to establish and complete COSHH documentation (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) for all applicable substances.

As an intern, you will play an important role in a company-wide Hazardous Material Management improvement program that is part of this year's Hoshin Kanri objectives. You will work closely with colleagues from EHS, Production, Production Engineering, Quality, and Business Excellence to help create a safer, more structured, and compliant working environment.

Objective

• Building and completing COSHH documentation for substances currently used on-site
• Improving hazardous material management through on-site analysis and data-driven recommendations
• Delivering practical and implementable advice aligned with the broader Hoshin Kanri program

Your Responsibilities

A. Inventory & Classification

• Identify chemical substances used in production, maintenance, warehouses, and laboratories
• Consolidate information from ERP purchasing lists, warehouse locations, production lines, and SDS archives
• Create a comprehensive master list including:
  • Product name
  • Supplier
  • Internal item code
  • Storage locations
  • Usage process
  • Quantities
  • Hazard classifications

B. COSHH Documentation Completion

• For each substance, or a prioritized group of substances, you will:
  • Collect or request Safety Data Sheets (SDS) from suppliers
  • Extract relevant information regarding:
    • Hazards
    • Exposure risks
    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Storage requirements
    • Incompatibilities
    • Emergency measures
  • Prepare COSHH assessments including:
    • Intended use and exposure scenarios
    • Existing control measures
    • Residual risk evaluations
    • Recommended improvement actions
  • Validate assessments with EHS and relevant process owners

C. Risk Hotspots & Gap Analysis

• Identify gaps such as:
  • Missing or outdated SDS documentation
  • Incorrect storage practices
  • Unknown ownership
  • Uncontrolled usage
  • Incompatible storage
  • Missing labels
  • Unclear disposal procedures
• Prioritize findings using a structured approach
• Translate findings into improvement proposals using the Hierarchy of Controls methodology

D. Practical Recommendations & Implementation Support

• Develop recommendations related to:
  • Chemical approval and introduction processes
  • Documentation ownership and governance
  • Storage and segregation practices
  • Labeling standards and workplace instructions
  • Training and awareness initiatives
• In addition, you will create an implementation package consisting of templates, checklists, workflow proposals, and recommended next steps.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• MBO or HBO Chemistry
• Chemical Science
• Applied Science
• Safety Studies
• Or a related field

Skills & Interests

• Interested in safety, compliance, and practical improvement projects
• Comfortable working in a factory environment and engaging with operators
• Structured and detail-oriented
• Able to analyze information and formulate clear conclusions
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English

Bonus Skills

• Experience with COSHH or structured documentation
• Knowledge of hazardous substance legislation
• Interest in continuous improvement methodologies

Guidance & Support

You will report to the Director of Business Excellence and receive day-to-day guidance from the Safety Officer and Business Engineer.

Regular feedback sessions and progress reviews will be scheduled to ensure you receive the support needed to successfully complete the assignment and gain valuable hands‑on experience in chemical safety, compliance, and operational improvement.