About the role#
This is a 10-week, full-time paid internship for the summer of 2027. You will work on-site at our facility in Tarzana, California, from June 7 to August 13. This position focuses on supporting our safety, engineering, and environmental health programs.
What you'll do#
- Conduct workplace safety inspections, hazard assessments, and job hazard analyses.
- Identify potential safety risks and help build corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain essential safety records, including inspection reports, incident logs, training documentation, and tracking systems.
- Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal company safety policies.
- Assist with safety training, emergency preparedness, and ergonomic assessments.
- Analyze safety data to track trends and develop recommendations for performance improvements.
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Use AI tools to support and enhance existing safety, health, and environmental systems.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising senior studying Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering.
- Your expected graduation date must be after August 2027.
- You have US work authorization at the time of application.
- You can demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
- You are comfortable interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- You have experience writing technical reports and improving processes.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office.
- You have a genuine interest in environmental health, occupational health, or industrial safety.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Tarzana, California.
- You must be able to report on-site 5 days per week.
- This position is paid at $25 per hour.
- We do not provide relocation assistance or CPT support for this role.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a public pharmaceutical manufacturing company. It focuses on research, development, and global business operations. The company maintains offices in Cambridge and Sodertalje. It employs over 80,000 people.
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