Industrial Hygiene Intern

PCI Pharma Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k)

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services is seeking an EHS-related role to assist in developing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and conducting operational risk assessments. The position collaborates with hourly employees, safety committees, and management to identify high-risk tasks and apply ALARP principles to mitigate risks.

Responsibilities include developing training via e-learning, supporting the EHS Specialist, and performing other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• College level mathematical skills required.
• Advanced computer skills to perform complex tasks and operate various programs.
• Full professional proficiency: speak, read, and write fluently at a professional level.
• Very high reasoning: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form.
• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in EHS related field.

Responsibilities

• Complete job safety analyses with hourly employees, safety committees, and management.
• Perform operational risk assessments to identify high risk jobs and compare risk levels.
• Apply ALARP principles to identify actions to reduce risks.
• Develop and deliver e-learning training on job safety analyses and operational risk assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Computer Skills

Professional Proficiency

High Reasoning

Technical Instructions

Report Writing

Problem Solving

Presentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EHS

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

This role is responsible for assisting the EHS Specialist and safety committees in the development of Job Safety Analyses and in the completion of operational risk assessments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work independently and with hourly employees, safety committees, and management to complete job safety analyses.
• Using the job safety analyses complete an operational risk assessment to identify high risk aspects of each job as well as jobs that may pose more risk than others.
• Using ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) risk reduction principles identify potential actions that can be taken to reduce identified risks.
• Develop and administer, via e-learning style, training on the completion of job safety analyses and operational risk assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Special Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be physically capable to perform the duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodations which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stationary Position: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Move, Traverse: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: Up to 1/4 of the day.
• Position self (to) or Move (about or to): From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Communicate or exchange information: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Detect, distinguish, or determine: 3/4 of the day and up.

On an average day, the individual can expect to move and/or transport up to 50 pounds between 1/2 and 3/4 of the day. This position may have the following special vision requirements. Close Vision Distance Vision Color Vision Peripheral Vision Depth Perception Ability to focus No Special Vision Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following are some environmental conditions that one may be exposed to on a daily basis and for various lengths of time.

• Work is primarily performed at a desk and/or in an office environment. for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Work near moving mechanical parts for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Work in high, precarious places for up to 1/4 of the day.
• Fumes or airborne particles for 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• Toxic or caustic chemicals for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Work is performed in areas with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically, moderate.

Qualifications

• Required:
• College Level Mathematical Skills
• Advanced Computer Skills: Ability to perform the most complex computer tasks and operate various computer programs.
• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.
• High Standard of Report Writing Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in EHS related field
• Preferred:
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.

The hiring rate for this position is $20.00hour plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise.

PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.