About the role#
This internship supports the Environment, Safety, and Health team at Idaho National Laboratory. You will work with a designated organization to assist with daily operations and safety initiatives. The role provides hands-on experience with safety assessments and exposure to operational challenges in a research environment.
What you'll do#
- Assist with daily PODs, work orders, and engineering changes.
- Identify and resolve safety-related issues.
- Research industry safety trends.
- Engage with craftspeople and researchers.
- Contribute to safety culture improvements.
- Complete confined space evaluations with updated photos.
- Support fire alarm audible testing by taking sound measurements alongside staff.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment in an Undergraduate or Master's degree program at an ABET accredited college or university.
- Study focus in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and current class schedule including credit count.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site at the Idaho Falls campus.
- The team operates on a 4x10 schedule.
- Compensation is $26.94 to $32.41 per hour for undergraduates and $35.34 to $37.73 per hour for master's students, depending on education level.
- Benefits include paid holiday time off and potential travel reimbursement for eligible interns.
- Please note that the laboratory does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
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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