2026 Summer Internship Program: (EHS) Environmental, Health and Safety Intern

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Job Description

At Takeda Los Angeles, our purpose is to improve the quality of life for patients around the world by providing safe, effective, reliable therapies. Each person on our team plays an important part of what we do. We care for our patients and we care about each other. We’re seeking a summer intern to drive best-in-class health and safety programs by addressing improvement efforts related to internal and third-party contractor operations.

As a Summer EH&S Intern, you will support the Environmental Health & Safety department in maintaining compliance and promoting a safe and sustainable workplace. You will collaborate with team members on projects, assist with day to day operations, and help drive continuous improvement in EHS practices.

How You Will Contribute:

Duties will include the following, under the manager's supervision:

• Assist the team with maintaining and improving workplace safety and environmental practices
• Support various projects related to compliance, health and safety
• Help collect, organize, and analyze relevant EH&S information
• Participate in ongoing efforts to enhance safety awareness and culture
• Collaborate with colleagues on process improvements and daily activities
• Take on other tasks and responsibilities as needed

Internship Development Opportunities:

Development opportunities for a Summer EH&S Intern include:

• Gaining hands-on experience in environmental health and safety practices
• Building knowledge of regulations and compliance standards
• Developing analytical and problem-solving skills
• Enhancing communication and teamwork abilities
• Learning from experienced EH&S professionals
• Exposure to sustainability initiatives and workplace improvement projects
• Expanding your professional network

Job Requirements:

• This internship is an onsite position; candidates must be able to work in person at our facility.
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, Technology or other related fields
• Demonstrate an understanding of concepts in basic regulatory compliance, general safety programs and injury prevention requirements
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Internship Eligibility

• Must be authorized towork in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship 

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later 

• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (May 26th-August 14thor June 15th- August 21st)

• The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames

• Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates  

• Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program 

Program Highlights:

• Hands-on experience with real projects and responsibilities 

• Dedicated mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals 

• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns 

• Internship events focused on professional and skills development  

• Exposure to multiple business areas or departments within a Pharmaceutical Organization