What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Internship Program: Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Intern position at Lensa?
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Job Description
At Takeda Los Angeles, our purpose is to improve the quality of life for patients around the world by providing safe, effective, reliable therapies. Each person on our team plays an important part of what we do. We care for our patients and we care about each other. We’re seeking a summer intern to drive best-in-class health and safety programs by addressing improvement efforts related to internal and third-party contractor operations.
As a Summer EH&S Intern, you will support the Environmental Health & Safety department in maintaining compliance and promoting a safe and sustainable workplace. You will collaborate with team members on projects, assist with day to day operations, and help drive continuous improvement in EHS practices.
How You Will Contribute
Duties will include the following, under the manager's supervision:
Development opportunities for a Summer EH&S Intern include:
We understand compensation may be an important factor as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - CA - Los Angeles
U.S. Hourly Wage Range
$21.00 - $46.00
The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s school year/level to be entered following completion of internship. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - CA - Los Angeles
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice (https://jobs.takeda.com/privacynotice) and Terms of Use (https://www.takeda.com/terms-and-conditions/) . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
At Takeda Los Angeles, our purpose is to improve the quality of life for patients around the world by providing safe, effective, reliable therapies. Each person on our team plays an important part of what we do. We care for our patients and we care about each other. We’re seeking a summer intern to drive best-in-class health and safety programs by addressing improvement efforts related to internal and third-party contractor operations.
As a Summer EH&S Intern, you will support the Environmental Health & Safety department in maintaining compliance and promoting a safe and sustainable workplace. You will collaborate with team members on projects, assist with day to day operations, and help drive continuous improvement in EHS practices.
How You Will Contribute
Duties will include the following, under the manager's supervision:
- Assist the team with maintaining and improving workplace safety and environmental practices
- Support various projects related to compliance, health and safety
- Help collect, organize, and analyze relevant EH&S information
- Participate in ongoing efforts to enhance safety awareness and culture
- Collaborate with colleagues on process improvements and daily activities
- Take on other tasks and responsibilities as needed
Development opportunities for a Summer EH&S Intern include:
- Gaining hands-on experience in environmental health and safety practices
- Building knowledge of regulations and compliance standards
- Developing analytical and problem-solving skills
- Enhancing communication and teamwork abilities
- Learning from experienced EH&S professionals
- Exposure to sustainability initiatives and workplace improvement projects
- Expanding your professional network
- This internship is an onsite position; candidates must be able to work in person at our facility.
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, Technology or other related fields
- Demonstrate an understanding of concepts in basic regulatory compliance, general safety programs and injury prevention requirements
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
- Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later
- The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)
- The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames
- Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates
- Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program
- ** Program Highlights:
- Hands-on experience with real projects and responsibilities
- Dedicated mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns
- Internship events focused on professional and skills development
- Exposure to multiple business areas or departments within a Pharmaceutical Organization
We understand compensation may be an important factor as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - CA - Los Angeles
U.S. Hourly Wage Range
$21.00 - $46.00
The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s school year/level to be entered following completion of internship. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include:
- Paid sick time
- Civic Duty paid time off
- Participation at company volunteer events
- Participation at company sponsored special events
- Access to on-site fitness center (where available)
- Commuter Benefit: To offset your work-commute expenses, Takeda provides U.S. employees with a fixed monthly subsidy to be used for either public transportation (transit) or parking.
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - CA - Los Angeles
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $21 - $46