Environment Health and Safety Intern

Zoetis, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Environment, Health and Safety Intern to support VM RD EHS programs and ensure a safe, compliant workplace for employees, contingent workers, and guests.

The intern will assist with hazard assessments and contribute to safety and environmental initiatives across chemical, biological, radiological, and environmental safety domains.

Qualifications

• Must be working toward a Bachelor's degree in an EHS-related field such as occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, chemistry or biology.
• Strong attention to detail is critical for this position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hazard and risk assessments on materials, equipment, and work processes.
• Contribute to programs and initiatives supporting Zoetis' safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability goals.
• Support EHS programs within VMRD, including chemical safety, biological safety, radiological safety, construction safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS-related field

Job description

Role Description

Environment Health and Safety Intern

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Internship Summary

The Environment, Health and Safety Intern will support EHS programs for Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and in accordance with Zoetis policies and guidelines. These programs are designed to minimize the impact of site operations on the surrounding community and ensure a safe and compliant workplace for the site's employees, contingent workers, and guests.

Internship Job Duties

• Assist with hazard and risk assessments on materials, equipment, and work processes
• Contribute to programs and initiatives which support Zoetis' safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability goals
• Support EHS programs within VMRD, as needed, including chemical safety, biological safety, radiological safety, construction safety, and environmental compliance (air, water, waste).

Internship Qualifications

• Must be working toward Bachelor's degree in EHS-related field (occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, etc)
• Strong attention to detail is critical for this position.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area):

Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour

Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $24.20 per hour

Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour

Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.