Environmental, Health Safety Summer Intern

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and Med Tech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

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As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

San Diego, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science‑based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at

We are searching for the best talent for Environmental, Health, & Safety Summer Intern to be in San Diego, CA.

• The Intern term is from May to August, 2026.
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week).

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Group oversees site compliance with local and company EHS requirements. In addition, the EHS department develops and manages programs which ensure safe workplace conditions for all employees and demonstrates environmental responsibility towards surrounding communities. The EHS team supports the Research and Development operations and Site Services at our La Jolla facility.

Under the mentorship of EHS engineers and managers, the intern will work closely with cross‑functional teams to promote and foster a strong EHS culture, uphold compliance, and drive continual improvement. The EHS intern will engage in a variety of activities such as assisting with Biorisk management, performing risk assessments, preparing for site‑wide inspections, creating content to drive continuous improvement, verifying laboratory safety and assurance practices, performing industrial hygiene exposure monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs.

• Assist in implementing EHS policies and programs at the site level to ensure that workplace conditions comply with all local government and company requirements.
• Facilitate routine EHS inspections and incident investigations.
• Conduct EHS risk assessments of laboratory operations to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate and control risks in EHS program areas (e.g., biological, chemical, and machine safety) and support EHS standards interpretation through team participation.
• Review and recommend improvements to multidisciplinary EHS training content.
• Assist EHS communications such as developing content and materials to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Public Heath, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or related fields.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Understanding of basic OSHA, Cal OSHA, EPA, and other EHS regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills.

Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an…