2027 Summer Industrial Hygienist & Ergonomist Intern

The role

The Industrial Hygienist & Ergonomist intern will identify, evaluate, and control workplace health and comfort risks. This role focuses on chemical, physical, and biological exposures and ergonomic risk factors for the Galeton expansion project.

What you will do

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments for chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
• Develop and execute industrial hygiene sampling plans.
• Analyze sampling data and recommend control measures.
• Recommend engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment controls.
• Maintain industrial hygiene records, reports, and calibration documentation.
• Support development and review of Safety Data Sheets and chemical inventories.
• Develop and deliver training related to industrial hygiene topics.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments for workstations, material handling, and office environments.
• Recommend and help implement ergonomic design improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on the design of new processes and tools.

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Ergonomics, Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, ANSI and other applicable occupational health and safety standards
• Ability to analyze data, interpret exposure results, and communicate risk clearly
• Competent with standard office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and EHS management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement
• Occasional lifting, standing, or working in varied postures during assessments

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Interns are not eligible for benefits

About the company

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion. They design and deliver propulsion and defense systems for national security demands.