Environmental Health and Safety Intern

Heather McNerney

***********@***.***

513-***-****

** ********** **. *** *********, NJ 08901

Objective

Accomplished, driven, recent graduate seeking an Environmental Health and Safety position. Brings an extensive

educational background in environmental health sciences as well as recent internship experience. Solid

leadership, multi-tasking, communication, and organizational skills.

Education

Rutgers University,

School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

New Brunswick, NJ

B.S. in Environmental Science, Environmental Health Option, May 2014. GPA: 3.33

• George H. Cook Campus Leadership Excellence Award: Outstanding Female Senior

Certifications & Training

• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER

• Hazardous Waste Management

• MERT Team Member- First Aid, CPR and AED certified

• LOTO Training

• GHS/HAZCOM Training

• OSHA Powered Industrial Trucks Operation

Experience

Tris Pharma, Monmouth Junction, NJ

Environmental Health & Safety Intern

January 2014 – Present

• Coordinate hazardous waste program

• Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program

• Migrate MSDS to shared drive electronic system

• Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling

• Review toxicological data to determine Occupational Exposure Band (OEB) for new active

pharmaceutical ingredients

• Implement site-wide recycling plan

• Investigate near miss/facility accidents and conduct root cause analysis to identify corrective actions

• Coordinate forklift training for 42 employees cross-functionally with different departments for adequate

facilities and equipment

• Implement and coordinate first company Earth Day event, raising over $1000 for charity

Activities

Environmental Science and Engineering Club

Member, Fall 2010 – May 2014

The National Society of Leadership and Success, Rutgers University Chapter

Member, Spring 2011 – May 2014

School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Governing Council

Public Relations Chair, Fall 2011 – May 2014

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