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About the Role:

This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2026. Resume review begins in February 2026. This role is hiring for two positions.

The Global Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support strategic initiatives that advance Biogen's global EHS programs and sustainability goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to enterprise-level EHS systems, global compliance frameworks, and programs that shape Biogen's proactive safety culture across all regions and functions. You will work directly with global EHS leaders on projects that strengthen governance, enable data-driven decision-making, and support continuous improvement across our worldwide operations. This internship is ideal for students interested in EHS, sustainability, environmental science, life sciences, public health, or related fields.

What You'll Do:

The EHS Intern will support implementation, improvement, and monitoring of EHS programs across both RTP sites. Responsibilities may include:

• Risk Assessments, JHA, & Procedures

• Help perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), document risks, and verify implementation of controls.

• Support EHS in updating SOPs, work instructions, and visual one-pagers.

• Assist with identifying gaps in interstitial entry, working at heights, confined space, LOTO, and electrical safety programs.

• Audit, Inspection & Compliance Support

• Conduct routine inspections across labs, manufacturing suites, mechanical spaces, and construction locations.

• Support internal audits, and readiness activities.

• Assist with chemical storage, hazardous waste accumulation inspections, and RCRA compliance tasks.

• Training, Communications & Culture

• Support EHS communications: Safety Week content, recognition programs (e.g., BERT shout-outs), awareness posters, and digital signage.

• Assist with development of training materials on topics such as chemical safety, emergency response, PPE, ergonomics, and general safety expectations.

• Participate in CHAMPS, Our Impact, and other culture-building initiatives.

• Data, Analytics & Systems

• Help maintain EHS metrics dashboards (injuries, inspections, audit findings, permits, waste, etc.).

• Assist with entries in systems such as myEHS, Veeva, 3E, waste tracking, and contractor safety logs.

• Support trending and root cause analysis for incidents, near misses, and observations.

• General Support

• Participate in emergency drills, walkthroughs, and cross-functional meetings.

• Provide operational support to ensure both sites meet EHS expectations, internal standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Other duties as assigned based on site priorities and intern strengths.

Who You Are:

Required

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Solid communication skills and comfort working with diverse groups (operators, engineers, contractors, leaders).
• Basic understanding of workplace safety concepts and/or interest in learning (PPE, LOTO, hazard communication, ergonomics, chemical safety).
• Ability to perform field work, including walking mechanical spaces, observing activities, and interacting with operations teams.

Preferred

• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70E, RCRA, or ISO 14001/45001 concepts (coursework or experience).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, lab, biotech, construction, or technician environment.
• Comfort with data tools (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, dashboards, mobile inspection tools).
• Interest in physical safety, risk assessment, and continuous improvement methods.
• Creative skills for developing posters, job aids, or communications a plus

To participate in the Biogen Internship or Co-op Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.

Education

Current enrollment in a degree program in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.

Job Level: Internship

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $23.00-$27.00

The actual hourly wage offered will consider the candidate's current academic level and degree candidacy, inclusive of Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, JD, MD, PhD and MBA programs. It will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements specific to the job location.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a range of benefits designed to support our educational employees, including, but not limited to:

• Company paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Resource Groups participation
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.