Industrial Hygiene and Safety Intern - Summer 2027

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to join our Safety and Health Mission Support team. You will assist Industrial Hygiene and Industrial Safety professionals in identifying and evaluating hazards that may affect worker safety and health, and help manage chemical, physical, and biological stressors.

The role involves working with IH staff across facilities to support field assessments and program initiatives. This internship runs on a 4x10 onsite schedule at our Idaho Falls campus.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate or Master's degree program studying Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, or related field.
• Minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT/OPT).
• Submit resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, current class schedule and credits.

Responsibilities

• Support Industrial Hygiene and Industrial Safety professionals in anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards.
• Assist in managing chemical, physical, and biological stressors affecting worker well‑being.
• Collaborate with experienced IH professionals across multiple facilities on field assessments and program initiatives.

Job description

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to join our Safety and Health Mission Support team. In this role, you will support both Industrial Hygiene and Industrial Safety professionals responsible for anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards that may impact worker safety and health. You will also assist in managing chemical, physical, and biological stressors that could affect worker well‑being. Throughout your internship, you will work closely with experienced Industrial Hygienists across multiple facilities to support day‑to‑day field assessments and ongoing program initiatives.

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to join our Safety and Health Mission Support team. In this role, you will support both Industrial Hygiene and Industrial Safety professionals responsible for anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards that may impact worker safety and health. You will also assist in managing chemical, physical, and biological stressors that could affect worker well‑being. Throughout your internship, you will work closely with experienced Industrial Hygienists across multiple facilities to support day‑to‑day field assessments and ongoing program initiatives. This team works a 4x10 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate Degree Program, or Master's Degree Program at an accredited college/university studying Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, or other related field
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Compensation

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.