Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Co-op

UEC; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe and sick time

Medical benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

UEC in Minnesota is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety internship/co-op participant to review and update site safety programs in alignment with corporate standards. You will perform safety walks, assist incident investigations, and help organize Safety Day events to foster a proactive safety culture.

You will collaborate with manufacturing teams, site leadership, and Bracco’s Global HSES team, gaining exposure to data analysis, training materials, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations or environmental compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and updating site compliance programs such as HazCom, LOTO, PPE, Walking-Working Surfaces, and the Permit to Work process to align with corporate standards and local operations.
• Conduct routine site safety walks and support near-miss/incident investigations using structured problem-solving methods to identify and address root causes.
• Co-facilitate Safety Committee activities, develop site communications, and lead initiatives like the annual Safety Day/Spotlight event to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Help plan, coordinate, and execute site fire drills and emergency response exercises, documenting observations for continuous improvement.
• Support site sustainability goals by analyzing metrics and tracking progress on waste reduction, recycling, energy efficiency, and resource conservation projects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams, site leadership, external EHS compliance partners, and Bracco’s Global HSES team to implement practical safety solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate student (EHS, Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist in reviewing and updating site compliance programs such as HazCom, LOTO, PPE, Walking-Working Surfaces, and the Permit to Work process to align with corporate standards and local operations.
• Conduct routine site safety walks and support near-miss/incident investigations using structured problem-solving methods to identify and address root causes.
• Co-facilitate Safety Committee activities, develop site communications, and lead initiatives like the annual Safety Day/Spotlight event to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Help plan, coordinate, and execute site fire drills and emergency response exercises, documenting observations for continuous improvement.
• Support site sustainability goals by analyzing metrics and tracking progress on waste reduction, recycling, energy efficiency, and resource conservation projects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams, site leadership, external EHS compliance partners, and Bracco’s Global HSES team to implement practical safety solutions.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Undergraduate students enrolled in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred experience includes previous internships, co-ops, manufacturing, laboratory, facilities, or safety roles.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, workplace safety, or environmental compliance is a plus.
• Experience with data analysis, presentations, project management, or developing training and communication materials is advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay range: $23.00 – $25.00 per hour.
• Time off including safe and sick time.
• Medical benefit options.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, and networking events.

Training & Development

Students will receive training on occupational safety, environmental compliance, risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, contractor safety, EHS program development, safety culture, and continuous improvement. They will work with site leadership, manufacturing, engineering, quality, HR, facilities, contractors, external EHS professionals, and Bracco's Global HSES team. Interns and co-ops also benefit from a buddy program, career development programming, and networking opportunities.

Career Progression

Not specified.