Intern - R&D, Environmental Health & Safety

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Embark on a future with an international pharmaceuticals company, contributing your creative energy to high-impact projects from the moment you arrive through the course of this 1o-week experience. You will take part in meaningful work and real-life projects that will help you grow both professionally and personally throughout the program. In this role, you will provide Environmental Health and Safety support to Teva sites in the management of our programs (Occupational Safety, Air, Water, Waste, Stewardship, External Reporting, Spill Management) and prepare Regulatory Submissions.

Location:  Onsite at our West Chester, PA campus.
 

How you’ll spend your day

Tasks & responsibilities
•    During the program, you will gain in-depth insights into the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department.
•    Supported by a mentor and experienced colleagues, you will be directly involved in our daily business and be assigned tasks within diverse projects.
•    Improves safety culture and implements plans and programs that strives to achieve zero incidents, zero injuries and zero environmental releases.
•    Teams with EHS Managers and operating divisions in the development and execution of EHS management system standards, plans and programs.
•    Provides risk assessments for processes and activities. Assist with Industrial Hygiene assessments
•    Implements occupational safety requirements i.e. lockout tag out, machine guarding
•    Provides guidance on Personal Protective Equipment.
•    Assist in the maintenance of chemical inventories at all sites.
•    Source suitable EHS-related supplies (e.g., PPE) to ensure that all requirements EHS specifications are met.
•    Provide guidance to employees on the proper use and maintenance of safety-related equipment.
•    Develop and conduct interactive EHS training.

Your experience and qualifications

•    Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program of study with a concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health Studies preferred. 
•    Excellent command of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
•    Enjoy working as part of a team and creating awareness about EHS programs and practices.
 

Already Working @TEVA?

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