Internship - Product Safety and Stewardship

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Ramboll is accepting applications for the Summer 2024 internship program at our office located in Arlington, VA. Each participant will be assigned a mentor who will guide them through project assignments. The program will provide internship participants with the opportunity to gain experience working in one or more Product Safety and Stewardship practice areas. Our goal is to afford our interns experience with a variety of projects during the summer program to broaden their understanding and experience within their field of interest.

Joining Ramboll

As our new intern, you will be a part of Ramboll's diverse, creative, and collaborative team. When you start with Ramboll, you will be joining a company that strives to make a difference - for our employees, clients, and society. As you work on challenging projects, you will be given increasing responsibility and rely on experienced managers and colleagues to offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Compiling, organizing, and managing a variety of product safety and stewardship regulatory guidance materials and directives.
• Conducting research associated with federal and state regulatory requirements associated with the approval of pesticides, fertilizers, and other types of products.
• Assisting with the preparation of form, reports, and presentations including the development of summary tables and figures, as well as composing narrative summaries.
• Conducting literature search for data on physical/chemical property, mammalian toxicology, ecotoxicology, and/or environmental fate endpoints, and perform initial data quality screening.
• Using computational tools to predict data for physical/chemical property, ecotoxicology, and/or environmental fate endpoints.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Candidates should be working toward a B.S or M.S degree in biology, chemistry, toxicology, public health, regulatory affairs, with an interest in pursuing a career in product safety & stewardship.
• Candidates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above are strongly preferred. Candidates with the completion of 4 college semesters (rising Junior status) are strongly preferred.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent organization and time management
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to review and follow detailed guidance documents
• Self-directed initiative to improve and advance technical capabilities and skills

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

One of the world's leading environmental and health consultancies, we are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health, and social issues. We help clients understand and manage the impacts of their activities and products, so that they can respond to business, regulatory, or legal challenges effectively and develop sound strategies for operating sustainably.

Ramboll in Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company that has over 2,000 experts working across more than 60 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture and Landscape. As a company, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, contributing to a cohesive society with equal rights and opportunities for all, and fostering a culture of excellence, enjoyment, and equal opportunities for all our employees. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Responsible business conduct and sustainable practices have been part of Ramboll's DNA since the company's inception. Today these principles are an integral part of Our Mission and services and are formalized through our systematic work with the UN sustainable development goals. We are dedicated to taking a leading role in sharing best practices and creating value for clients by delivering solutions that are environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. We have also committed to ambitious targets to maximize our own sustainability performance and set the industry benchmark.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.