Intern, Environmental Health and Safety

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Be a hero for our rare disease patients

At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won't go - challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.

Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth - so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.

If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team. Position Summary :

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The primary role of the EHS intern is to support EHS compliance activities related to the Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility located in Bedford, MA and Quality Control Labs located in Woburn, MA. This includes supporting EHS functions within manufacturing, facilities, engineering, warehouse, laboratories, and office spaces. This role will support site inspections, data management, metric reporting, and continuous improvement projects.

Work Model :

Core Lab & Ops : This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.

Responsibilities :

• Support the EHS department communications (safety alerts, events, training) and campaigns (PPE fairs, distracted walking campaign, etc).
• Assist with EHS data management through EHS Insight and identify improvements to metric reports.
• Update the EHS compliance calendar and risk profile based on Ultragenyx EHS programs, Federal / State / Local requirements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (Facilities, Quality Control) regarding inspection findings and corrective action planning.
• Assist with developing Job Hazard Analysis for Facilities and vendors performing work.
• Support a fast-paced work environment with many tasks and shifting priorities.

Requirements :

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Safety Considerations :

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