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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Purpose
To provide MPH students with hands-on experience in occupational health within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, supporting workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and employee wellness initiatives in a high-risk industrial setting.
Key Duties
- Data analysis: Collect and interpret workplace injury/illness data specific to pharmaceutical manufacturing operations to identify trends and recommend interventions.
- Program evaluation: Measure the effectiveness of occupational health and safety programs, including hazard communication, respiratory protection, and ergonomics initiatives.
- Education and training: Develop materials on PPE use, chemical safety, ergonomics, and stress management for employees in manufacturing and research facilities.
- Policy support: Review workplace practices for OSHA, NIOSH, and FDA compliance, and assist in drafting occupational health policies for industrial operations.
- Wellness initiatives: Design programs to reduce risks of chronic disease, fatigue, and mental health concerns among employees working in high-demand industrial settings.
Skills Developed
- Epidemiological and statistical analysis of workplace health data
- Occupational health risk assessment in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
- Regulatory compliance knowledge (OSHA, NIOSH, FDA, and industry standards)
- Health communication and training for diverse industrial workforces
- Program evaluation and reporting for occupational health and safety initiatives
Learning Outcomes
By The End Of The Internship, Students Will
- Understand how public health principles integrate into occupational health in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Gain practical experience with workplace safety, compliance programs, and employee wellness initiatives.
- Develop applied skills in data analysis, exposure assessment, health promotion, and policy support.
- Strengthen communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary environment involving clinical staff, safety officers, industrial hygienists, and HR teams.
Supervision
Interns will be supervised by occupational health nurses and will collaborate closely with safety officers, HR teams, and compliance specialists across the pharmaceutical company.
Duration
Internship duration and schedule will be determined based on organizational needs, production schedules, and student availability.
Skills/Qualifications/Education Requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in a Masters of Public Health degree program
- Candidate must currently have GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Strong proficiency in Excel
- Demonstrated initiative, independence, and strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Third Party Agency And Recruiter Notice
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton
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