Environmental Health & Safety Intern - Summer 2025 **Date:** Oct 8, 2024 **Location:** Kennebunk, ME, US, 04043 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 64888 Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries. **Scope of Position** The EHS Intern will assist with environmental health and safety (EH&S) duties at one or more manufacturing sites. This position will work directly with EH&S Department to plan and conduct activities designed to support the site’s environmental health and safety programs, and lower EH&S risks and support a strong EH&S culture. Key projects will be discussed and agreed upon at the start of the internship and will include implementing EH&S program and process changes. This position may conduct and/or participate in EH&S audits to identify program gaps and evaluate risks. At the end of the internship interns will present on their work to the facility leadership. **Program Perks:** + Competitive salaries + Assistance with housing and travel + Meaningful project and final project presentation **Intern Activities:** + Social and networking opportunities + Weekly tech talks + Community involvement **Day to Day Responsibilities** + Interface with EH&S and other manufacturing support groups on a daily basis. + With guidance from EH&S, lead the agreed upon projects that will enable the facility to meet its goals and objectives for the duration of the internship. + Evaluates EH&S risks and develops recommendations and/or plans to minimize risk. + Participate in incident investigation and corrective/preventative actions as needed. + Learn EH&S Systems and tools and how they are used in manufacturing facilities. **Requirements** **Education:** + Must be currently enrolled as a Junior level (or higher) undergraduate in Occupational Safety and Health and/or Environmental Science/Engineering **Additional requirements:** + Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-August 2025) with a graduation date of December 2025 or later + Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity. + Be willing to work at the posted job location **Required Skills:** + Ability to perform work independently and in a multidisciplinary team + Ability to interact with manufacturing personnel and staff + Sound problem solving and decision-making skills **Desired Skills:** + Effective communication and presentation skills + Organizations skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities + Reliable and detail-oriented **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** ​The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at. **Nearest Major Market:** Portland Maine