EH&S Intern

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

We are looking for an ambitious and responsible Environmental Health and Safety Intern to join our team. As an Environmental Health and Safety Intern at Intuitive, you will work with an EHS specialists/ managers, to undertake projects directed at specific topics such as equipment safety, chemical safety, occupational ergonomics, and training & education.

EHS Interns also work closely with cross-functional teams ranging from production to engineering to provide EHS support to day-to-day operations, conduct safety walkthroughs and audits, participate in analyses of workplace incidents and help drive corrective actions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate shall:

• Ensure adherence to all relevant legal rules and regulations
• Educate and oversee employees on health and safety procedures and regulations
• Always ensure the company is prepared to submit all relevant health and safety documents
• Encourage and promote the use of safer work equipment, materials and supplies
• Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices

Qualifications

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall.
• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Current enrollment in a Environmental Studies, Industrial Safety, Public Health, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering or related degree-seeking program at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent
• Ability to develop and maintain key project metrics and assure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies
• Self-starters who are results oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, and intellectually curious
• Demonstrate strong ability to embrace and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, strong written and oral communication skills
• Administrative and record keeping skills
• Knowledge in local, state level, national and international laws and regulations related to protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, including action oriented, focused urgency and driving for results
• Ability to be effective in complex projects with ambiguity and/or rapid change
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize and schedule work to meet business needs
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with others in team environment; effective interactions in cross department teams
• Computer literacy (PC, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Outlook, Smartsheets)
• Detail orientated, with emphasis on accuracy and completeness
• Proficient in English and the site’s local language(s)

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof