Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Intern

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

About the Role: Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Intern  

    

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers.

 

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office.

 

Relocation assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

 

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

                                                                         

Our Purpose:   

The EH&S department works closely with all departments across the site to ensure the site meets all requirements of local and federal environmental, health and safety laws and regulations. BSC Coventry, a Medical Device Sterilization site, uses hazardous chemicals as a part of its main process, making the EH&S team a critical aspect of the day-to-day operations of the site.    

  

Your Opportunity:   

As an EH&S Intern at Boston Scientific, you will…  

• Learn how to work within a corporate environment, how to effectively work with key stakeholders and implement change.   
• Learn the ins and outs of how to effectively manage EH&S programs within a chemical processing plant.   
• Learn how to create and deploy effective and impactful safety trainings. 
• Learn about International Standards for Environmental Health and Safety (ISO) and Zero Waste certification.  
• Gain experience in auditing, public speaking, leveraging business systems and tools etc.   

Your Impact  

Examples of meaningful work that the EH&S intern may do:   

• Evaluation of work processes and practices, updating work instructions and training to reflect best practice.  
• Create a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Job Matrix and recommend updates to PPE usage and storage.  
• Assist in International Standard Organization (ISO) audits and preparation. 
• Conduct daily field audits and work with the EHS team to complete Continuous Improvement (CI) items.  
• Evaluate waste streams and propose operational changes to help the site gain its Zero Waste certification.  
• Develop criteria for, implement, and perform internal audits for programs such as process safety management, chemical safety management and various EHS topics.   

Required Qualifications:   

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree majoring in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Health, Safety/Industrial Hygiene or Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering.
• Must graduate between Fall 2026 – Spring 2027.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Specifically Excel, and PowerPoint).   
• Must be able to commit to one of the following full internship program periods: May 18th – August 7th OR May 26th – August 14th, 2026. 
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization.
• Must have reliable transportation to commute to Boston Scientific’s Coventry, Rhode Island location.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Desire to work in fast-paced Cross-Functional Teams to maintain and support quality engineering methodologies, systems, and practices that meet BSC, customer, and regulatory requirements. 
• Excellent technical written and communication skills. 
• Detail-oriented.