Job Description

Description

Do you want to develop expertise across many Environmental Safety and Health discipline areas?

 

If you are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences/Engineering or other closely related degree and want to work in an exciting and collaborative environment, we want you to join our team.

 

We are seeking an intern in the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) group who will work with multiple EHS professional on a variety of technical projects across the Lab.

As a member of our team, you will

• perform qualitative and quantitative exposure monitoring, particularly in chemical use areas,
• conduct regular inspections of facilities throughout the Lab,
• develop auditing protocols that combine biological, chemical, radiological, and safety assessments,
• conduct machine guarding and hazardous energy assessments,
• evaluate and update training materials and written safety programs, and
• provide EHS support to internal research programs through other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualification if you:

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences/Engineering, or a closely related field,
• Have a solid understanding of safety, health, and environmental regulations and best practices,
• Have outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills, and excellent writing/verbal communication and presentation skills,
• To access APL’s facilities and networks, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws.

 

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

 

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$21.90 Hourly

Maximum Rate

$46.45 Hourly

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