About the role#
As an Industrial Hygienist and Ergonomist intern, you will work with our environmental, health, and safety team to identify, evaluate, and control workplace health risks. You will focus on chemical, physical, and biological exposures, as well as ergonomic risk factors, specifically for new processes related to the Galeton expansion project. You will partner with operations, facilities, and HR to help prevent injury and improve employee well-being.
What you'll do#
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments for chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
- Develop and execute industrial hygiene sampling plans and interpret data against regulatory standards.
- Recommend engineering, administrative, and PPE controls to reduce workplace exposures.
- Maintain industrial hygiene records, sampling logs, and calibration documentation.
- Support the management of SDS usage, chemical inventories, and hazard communication programs.
- Conduct ergonomic assessments for manufacturing, laboratory, and office environments using recognized tools.
- Identify ergonomic risk factors and recommend design improvements for workstations and tools.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations to integrate ergonomic principles into new processes.
- Support job task analysis and the development of physical demand descriptions.
- Develop and deliver training programs on industrial hygiene and ergonomics topics.
- Prepare data-driven reports and presentations for leadership.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Ergonomics, Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, ANSI, and other occupational health and safety standards.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and communicate risk clearly.
- Competency with standard office software like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, plus EHS management systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Berthoud, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Ursa Major
Ursa Major operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector. The company builds propulsion and defense systems for government and aerospace clients. It was founded in 2015 and maintains its headquarters in Berthoud, Colorado. The organization employs between 201 and 500 people.
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