Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Internship - Spring 2027
Core
Ensure all operations at Varda are performed safely and effectively, without harming the environment, by identifying and mitigating physical, chemical, operational, and other hazards across spacecraft and pharmaceutical development and production processes.
Role type
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern
Builds
Safe operational environment for spacecraft and pharmaceutical development/production
Domain
Aerospace & Space Infrastructure / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Required skills
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Hazard Communication (HazCom), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) management, hazardous waste disposal, safety system inspection, emergency preparedness and response
Preferred skills
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory EHS standards (Cal/OSHA, Cal/EPA, RCRA, SCAQMD, DOT, CA Fire Code), risk assessment, safety control measures implementation, EHS internship or project experience in engineering or laboratory settings
Responsibilities
Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) across engineering, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical operations; Drive safe handling of hazardous chemicals through HazCom and PPE programs; Maintain environmental compliance by guiding departments in proper accumulation and disposal of hazardous waste; Conduct regular maintenance and inspection of safety systems and equipment; Assist with emergency preparedness and response procedures
Seniority
Intern
