Intern: EHS focused on Health

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The student participating in the AbbVie Student Program in Costa Rica must carry out all assigned functions or tasks in the area, aligned with the project or objective for which they were selected. These tasks must be associated with their field of study, allowing the student to develop and apply what they have learned in their degree, while complying with all company policies and regulations. The student may perform these functions in any area of the company.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Carry out assigned projects and tasks with appropriate diligence and care.
• Participate in learning and development activities and keep up to date with all assigned training.
• Provide assistance to operations in accordance with Quality, Environmental Management, and Occupational Health and Safety (EHS) systems, promoting continuous improvement.
• Comply with all EHS procedures and policies, including incident reporting, the use of personal protective equipment, and the management and disposal of waste.
• Present to staff leaders and managers the accomplishments of assigned projects and tasks, as well as the main learnings acquired during the program.
• Comply with any other applicable program according to the functions of the position.

EDUCATION 

• Active student in a university of Environmental, Health and or Sustainability Engineering at an accredited institution in Costa Rica.

• Must have a solid academic performance.

• Must have completed at least 50% of the program of study for the current degree.

• Must have a minimum English level of B2 according to the Common European Framework.

• Must possess the basic knowledge required for the tasks assigned in the project.

SKILLS 

• Demonstrate verbal, written, and problem-solving skills necessary for the project or internship.

• Demonstrate interpersonal and leadership skills required for the project or internship.

• Demonstrate good teamwork skills, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.

EXPERIENCE

• No work experience required.

Additional Requirements

• Must have student insurance.

• Must have insurance from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html