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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:
About Innovative Medicine
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 https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
We are searching for the best talent for Environmental, Health, & Safety Summer Intern to be in San Diego, CA.
- The Internterm is from May to August, 2026.
- Full time requirement (40 hours per week).
Purpose:
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.
You will be responsible:
- 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.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- 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 employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
The expected pay range for this position is between $26.50 per hour and $59.00 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits. This job posting is anticipated to close on [03/15/2026]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
Ineligibility for severance.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$26.50/hr to $59.00/hr
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
The expected pay range for this position is between $26.50 per hour and $59.00 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits. This job posting is anticipated to close on [03/15/2026]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
