About this role
Job Title: 2027 Spring Co-op HSE Process Excellence
- Grade: Co-op
- Location: Framingham, MA
- Duration: 6 months
About the Job
Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide. As Spring Co-op in our HSE Process Excellence team .
The HSE Intern/Co-op will support the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) team in driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety performance, reduce risk, and promote a strong safety culture across the site. This role sits at the intersection of HSE and Process Excellence, providing hands-on experience with operational improvement tools, training development, data analytics, and field-based safety initiatives.
Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to Early Careers learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of HSE programs, policies, and standards.
- Assist with incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and development of corrective/preventive actions.
- Conduct safety observations, risk assessments, and workplace inspections alongside HSE professionals.
- Participate in HSE champion meetings; assist in preparing materials and tracking action items.
- Help develop and deliver safety training content, toolbox talks, and awareness materials.
- Maintain HSE documentation, records, and dashboards to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Support process mapping, gap assessments, and workflow optimization within HSE activities.
- Contribute to Lean/Six Sigma–style initiatives, including development of standard work and visual management tools specific to HSE.
- Collect, analyze, and present HSE performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Assist in the creation or enhancement of digital tools, templates, and standardized processes for the HSE team.
- Partner with cross-functional groups (Operations, Quality, Facilities, etc.) to align HSE improvement projects with broader site objectives.
Engagement & Communications
- Help design communication materials to promote safety culture (posters, newsletters, campaigns, etc.).
- Participate in safety-related events, audits, and engagement activities.
- Support new program rollouts through data collection, document updates, and stakeholder coordination
About You
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in health and safety, Environment, Engineering, or related field at an accredited college or university with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by the Spring of in 2029.
- Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the Internal requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship.
- Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co-op/internship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in real-world HSE program management and safety performance improvement.
- Opportunity to influence safety culture and participate in meaningful improvement projects.
- Mentorship from experienced HSE and Process Excellence professionals.
- Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Why Choose Us
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.
- Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.
- Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.
- Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $35-$45 USD hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.
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