2021-UNH-EHS-Summer-Internship

Environmental Health and Safety Perpetuity Hall 11 Leavitt Lane Durham, NH 03824-3522 V: 603.862.4041 F: 603.862.0047 TTY: 7.7.7 Relay NH www.unh.edu/research/ environmental-health-a

Environmental Health and Safety

Perpetuity Hall

11 Leavitt Lane Durham, NH 03824-3522 V: 603.862.4041 F: 603.862.0047

TTY: 7.7.7 (Relay NH)

www.unh.edu/research/ environmental-health-and-safety

University of New Hampshire Office of Environmental Health and Safety - Student

Summer Intern

About UNH - Environmental Health and Safety

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) works to assure safe and healthful

environments for all segments of the campus population through programs of information and

education, review and monitoring, technical consultation and provision of direct services OEHS

is also responsible for developing programs to ensure compliance with applicable state and

federal health, safety and environmental regulations, and campus policies on environmental

health and safety

About this Job

Position: OEHS Summer Intern

Hours Needed: 15 - 30 hours per week

Employer Preferences

Allowed School Years

Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduating June 2022 - May 2024

Preferred Majors

All Environmental Management & Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Civil/Environmental

Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Agriculture &

Biological Engineering, Safety Occupational Health Applied Sciences and Chemical

Engineering majors

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Data entry into Microsoft applications and UNHCEMS system as assigned by various

EHS coordinators;

• Autoclave spore testing;

• Delivery of chemicals to campus from Leavitt Lane with University vehicle;

• Chemical inventory responsibilities including verifying chemical inventory in labs and

entering new products to UNHCEMS;

• Update lab signage, as appropriate, and post;

• Assist Laboratory Safety Officer, Hazardous Waste Coordinator, and Radiation Safety Officer with program area objectives;

• Fume hood evaluations and testing;

• Miscellaneous lab projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficient in computer based systems, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint);

• Ability to enter and work in a laboratory setting where hazards such as chemical, biological and/or radioactive materials are present;

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and laboratory coat;

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds;

• Must have valid driver’s license;

• Provide authorization for background check

Upon hiring, the individual must successfully complete the following training (provided by EHS):

• EHS Hazardous Waste Handler training;

• Driver safety training;

• EHS laboratory safety training

• Familiarity with autoclave operation;

• Ability to work independently and as part of group

How to Apply:

Send a resume’ and cover letter to:

EHS@unh.edu

Subject: EHS Summer Internship

Application Deadline: May 29 th , 2021