Summer Intern, Environmental Health & Safety

As a Summer Intern in Environmental Health & Safety at Vaxcyte, your main duties will include conducting office and laboratory inspections to ensure compliance with EH&S regulations, capturing and reporting metrics with new software, and creating a final report showcasing compliance improvement trends. This hands-on experience aims to provide you with a fundamental understanding of EH&S programs and regulatory compliance.

To qualify for the Summer Internship in Environmental Health & Safety at Vaxcyte, candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with at least one year of university completed, focusing on Environmental Science or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, attention to detail, strong teamwork skills, and a curious, eager-to-learn attitude are also essential.

The Summer Intern position at Vaxcyte will provide you with valuable exposure to the Environmental Health & Safety field, helping you develop hands-on experience that directly relates to your academic studies. You will gain insights into compliance regulations and metrics reporting, skills that are highly transferable and beneficial for your future career in environmental science or related domains.

Vaxcyte offers a competitive compensation package for the Summer Intern position in Environmental Health & Safety, with the hourly rate ranging from $23 to $26, dependent on your academic year. While the internship does not include benefits or a relocation stipend, the experience and skills gained will significantly enhance your resume.

The work environment at Vaxcyte for the Summer Intern in Environmental Health & Safety is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. You'll work closely with experienced professionals committed to the company’s mission while embodying core values that promote creativity, integrity, and teamwork. This aligns perfectly with your growth and learning opportunities.

In answering this question, you could focus on your knowledge of key regulations such as OSHA standards, and how they apply to workplace safety and compliance. Share examples from your studies or any related experiences that demonstrate your insights into the importance of EH&S practices.

This is your chance to showcase your enthusiasm for Vaxcyte’s mission and core values. Highlight elements of their work that resonate with you, such as their commitment to innovation in vaccine development, and express your eagerness to contribute to their efforts in protecting public health.

When answering, discuss your approach to organization and time management. You can mention tools or techniques you use, like creating to-do lists, using project management software, or setting deadlines that help ensure you stay on track while delivering quality work.

Use this opportunity to describe a specific project in which you collaborated with teammates. Share your role, how you contributed to the team's success, and what you learned from the experience about teamwork and communication.

Discuss your proficiency in Microsoft Office, and any experience you have with data analysis or EH&S-related software. Providing concrete examples of how you've used these tools in academic or project-based work will demonstrate your capability.

Share your passion for protecting health and safety in various environments. You can mention specific aspects you find intriguing, such as regulations, risk assessment, or compliance strategies, and how these align with your academic background.

This is a chance to showcase your problem-solving skills. Discuss your approach, which could include assessing the issue, documenting it, and reporting to the appropriate personnel, emphasizing the importance of transparency and safety in EH&S practices.

Express your eagerness to learn about EH&S processes, gain practical experience, and develop professional relationships within the field. Highlight your commitment to making a meaningful contribution to the team while growing your skills.

Talk about methods you use to maintain high levels of accuracy in your work, such as double-checking your findings, being methodical in your approach, and asking for feedback. This demonstrates your understanding of the importance of precision in compliance work.

Use a specific example from your academic or work experience to illustrate your resilience and ability to adapt. Focus on how you assessed the situation, the steps you took to find a solution, and what the outcome was.