CRCC Intern_EHS

CRCC Intern_EHS

Purpose of the Position: Support the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) function at Corning Research Center China (CRCC) by assisting with chemical management, laboratory safety activities, inspections, data management, and EHS continuous improvement initiatives. The position provides practical exposure to EHS programs within an R&D environment while helping maintain compliance with applicable Corning standards and site requirements.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Chemical Management Support

• Assist in maintaining and updating chemical inventory records.
• Collect, organize, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS).
• Support periodic review and version control of SDS documents.
• Assist with chemical labeling compliance checks.
• Support classification and organization of chemicals according to storage compatibility requirements.
• Assist with chemical storage area inspections and housekeeping reviews.

Laboratory and Workplace Safety Support

• Participate in routine EHS inspections and workplace observations.
• Assist in documenting inspection findings and tracking follow-up actions.
• Support verification of basic safety requirements, including:
• PPE usage
• Chemical labeling
• Emergency eyewash stations
• Fire extinguisher conditions
• Emergency exit accessibility
• Waste container identification
• Gas cylinder securing conditions
• Help collect safety observation data and identify recurring issues or trends.

EHS Data and Documentation Management

• Maintain EHS inspection records, action item trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with data collection, consolidation, and preparation of EHS reports.
• Support document organization, filing, and record retention activities.
• Assist in maintaining EHS-related databases and spreadsheets.

Project involved with:

• N/A

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to EHS engineer

Direct reports:

• N/A

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of laboratory safety and chemical safety concepts.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both Chinese and English.

• Willingness to learn and participate in site EHS activities.

• Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment.