Job Description

About Us:

Stericycle is now part of WM!!! To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, to read the press release! Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

At Stericycle, early career talent is more than the future of our business—they’re a vital part of our present.

Our Internship Program is a 12-week paid experience designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world application. Interns are empowered from day one to contribute meaningfully, explore new areas of the business, and grow their professional skillsets in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

The Internship Experience

As an Intern, you won’t be sitting on the sidelines, you'll be in the mix. You will work alongside experienced professionals on real projects that make an impact. You’ll get real-world experience in key aspects of our business, including a meaningful project you’ll own and present to senior leaders, while discovering what we’re all about. Outside of your core work, you’ll join skill-building workshops, connect with leaders through executive roundtables, and build community with fellow interns from across the country. When program wraps- the connection doesn’t stop there. You’ll walk away with meaningful experience for your resume, a strong network, and a clear path to stay connected to future opportunities at Stericycle. Come build your career with us!

About the Regulatory Affairs Team

This internship is part of the Regulatory Affairs crew—a team known for its collaboration and support to our WM Healthcare Solutions (Stericycle) business. . You’ll get to explore the regulations behind medical waste and how they impact our customers and services, learn how things work behind the scenes, and help WM drive purpose in everything we do. Whether you're diving into data, pitching ideas, or helping make things run smoother, what you do will matter—and we want to hear what you think.

Key Job Activities:

• Uses problem solving skills, determines problems, and understand fundamental parts of the problem.
• Conducts analysis as directed, and prepares and delivers insights and recommendations based on analysis.
• Synthesizes findings and draws conclusions from analyses and makes oral/written recommendations to supervisor and/or manager.
• Executes tasks directly related to functional projects and/or process improvements.
• Communicates issues and roadblocks related to areas of responsibility.
• Please note that you’re expected to do 0% of travel in relation to your work.
  • Potential responsibilities may include 
    •    Participate in meetings to support the team for projects, office hours, and potentially training sessions 
    •    Research requirements and background information to support projects  
    •    Work collaboratively and interface with multiple teams as part of project support 
    •    Evaluate format and content of materials using provided support resources 
    •    Work with Regulatory Affairs Team on opportunities to share regulatory information related to our products and services with team members and customers
  • Consolidate research on regulated medical waste regulatory requirements into customer facing resources

Education:

Required Education: in High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience (North America & LATAM):

• Interns must have a High school diploma or GED (accredited) and be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s degree (accredited) in a field of study relevant to the internship.The following skills and interests would be useful in this role: 
  • Interest in waste management, the environment, compliance, law, employee health and safety, healthcare, and / or sustainability ·
  • Self-starter and ability to work well independently as well as in team environments ·
  • Research capabilities 
  • Data input and management in different platforms 
  • Experience with Microsoft Office 
  • Ability to apply provided information contextually to situations 
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and conversation

Benefits:

Stericycle currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

Our Promise:

Stericycle is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.  

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.

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