About the role#
This internship is part of the Safety and Health Mission Support team. You will work alongside experienced Industrial Hygienists across multiple facilities. The team operates on a 4x10 schedule, and you may be eligible to receive course credit for your work.
What you'll do#
- Support Industrial Hygiene and Industrial Safety professionals.
- Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control hazards affecting worker safety and health.
- Manage chemical, physical, and biological stressors that impact worker well-being.
- Assist with day-to-day field assessments and ongoing program initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment in an Undergraduate or Master's degree program in Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S., including CPT and OPT.
- Current resume or CV.
- Unofficial transcripts covering all current and completed degree programs.
- Current class schedule including credit hours.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, and lift up to 35 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Undergraduate interns earn $26.94 to $32.41 per hour. Master's interns earn $35.34 to $37.73 per hour. Placement depends on degree level and field.
- Benefits: Paid holiday time off and potential travel reimbursement for eligible interns.
About Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory founded in 1949. It supports the United States Department of Energy through research in nuclear science, energy, and national defense. The laboratory operates from an 890-square-mile site and employs over 4,000 people. Its research spans robotics, wind power, biofuels, and critical infrastructure protection.
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