Undergrad Industrial Hygiene - Intern

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Responsibilities:
Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. Our internship program is best in class. It provides students the unique opportunity to work in the manufacturing and development areas of a Fortune 100 multinational company. Our internship program helps us identify future technical talent and leaders as well as provides a transparent experience for interns to experience our culture and see the variety of career paths available at Lilly. Each summer, our interns provide very positive feedback about their experiences. In summary, it is the total overall experience. The people, the projects, and the activities provide a wonderful landscape of learning and platform for strengthening your skills. You will get the opportunity to work with highly capable leaders who have developed the ability to provide valuable coaching and feedback.
The internships are temporary summer positions that last for 12 continuous weeks beginning in May or June 2024. The H&S intern will be assigned projects affording the opportunity to actively contribute to the manufacturing organization, build a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role of industrial hygienists within the organization. Interns will interact with other professionals such as engineering and manufacturing, including Lilly senior management. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. At the conclusion of the work period, each intern will present their project highlights findings, and general internship accomplishments to the engineering and manufacturing professionals.
The position will support Industrial Hygiene or safety in manufacturing and/or lab operations within Indianapolis. The intern will support Lilly's goal of providing employees, visitors, and contractors a safe and healthy work environment. This role will provide tactical assurance of compliance with regulations and appropriate standards related to Industrial Hygiene. Projects for this position will be led by a senior level Industrial Hygienist or Safety professional, but most of the work will be executed by the H&S Intern.
Key Objectives:

• Execute the role of an industrial hygienist or safety professional with business plan technical projects.
• Work individually, with a supervisor, and with a larger HSE team to determine and achieve project goals.
• Document and present project progress and accomplishments.

Major Industrial Hygiene responsibilities include:

• Conduct and/or verify Qualitative Exposure Assessments (QEA) and apply professional judgement to define/document employee exposure conclusions. Assessments could include, but are not limited to, ergonomics, noise, indoor air quality, PPE selection, and dusts, gases, or vapor exposure.
• Conduct quantitative and/or semi-quantitative air and noise monitoring studies according to site IH Monitoring Plan.
• Conduct in-field practice versus procedure assessments of key occupational health programs.

• Conduct Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) surveys to verify effectiveness of LEV systems. These surveys may include the use of a velometer or smoke-generating devices.

Major Safety responsibilities include:

• Conduct and/or verify Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) or similar assessments and apply professional judgement to define/document employee exposure conclusions.
• Evaluate programs on workplace safety and health and participate in internal HSE program audits (confined space, lockout tagout, fall protection, electrical safety, etc).

• Assist in the investigation of injuries and incidents for the business area; assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions associated with the incident

Basic Qualifications:
Considering candidates from both Bachelor degree (between Junior and Senior year) and Master's (between 1st and 2nd year) in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or other degree related to Health, Safety, and Environmental.
Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak in front of groups and write clear, concise reports & correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills including expertise in managing several technical projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong teamwork/interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail and ability to be flexible depending on operational needs.
• Possess intermediate to advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High degree of business and personal ethics and integrity.
• Analysis/problem assessment skills, communication (oral and written) skills, information monitoring skills, quality orientation, and teamwork/interpersonal skills

Additional Information

• Location - Indianapolis, IN
• All interns will be considered for full-time positions based on their internship performance and business needs
• Lilly arranges various intern activities including sporting events, dinners, lunch and learns, etc. to provide opportunities for socializing, professional development, and learning more about Lilly
• Interns will receive a competitive salary and free parking at their work site, as well as access to Lilly's LIFE fitness center and bike garage
• If the intern's job position requires a move from another location, Lilly will provide subsidized housing

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