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Position Description
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented college intern to support the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team. This internship provides hands-on experience in a research and institutional environment, exposing students to real-world applications of occupational health, biosafety, and environmental compliance. Interns will assist in daily EH&S operations, safety audits, compliance documentation, and safety-related project work.
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Position Responsibilities
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- Assist in conducting laboratory and facility safety inspections across campus buildings.
- Support the review and updating of safety documentation, including SDS records and compliance manuals.
- Help track and document training records, safety drills, and corrective actions.
- Participate in audits of chemical inventories and hazardous waste storage areas.
- Assist with equipment labeling, signage, and safety station checks (e.g., eyewash/safety showers).
- Provide administrative support for EH&S projects, including data entry and organizing files.
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Position Requirements
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- Currently enrolled in a college or university program focused on Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Interest in workplace safety, laboratory environments, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain exposure to EH&S operations within a research institution.
- Learn to identify potential hazards and apply corrective action principles.
- Understand regulatory frameworks such as OSHA, EPA, and NYSDEC requirements.
- Develop professional communication and reporting skills in a science-driven workplace.
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Supplemental Information
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Apply today and help advance the groundbreaking work of CSHL scientists. Intern, EH&S | Job Details tab | Career Pages
Position ID: 01750
Environment
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program.
We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this role is $19.00. The hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).
CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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