2027 Future Talent Program - Environmental Health and Safety Process and Site Support - Intern
Merck
Summary
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Function Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Job description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support the Global Safety and Environment (GSE) team across multiple sites in the Americas. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental health and safety (EHS) training implementation, documentation governance, and incident investigation improvements. The intern will play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and supporting critical projects within the GSE organization.
Required Education and Skills
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors/ Master’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology or another technical program.
- Completed at least 2 years of college course work
- Able to work full time for a period of 10-12 weeks
- Critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and computer skills
- Ability to receive verbal or written direction and implement corresponding changes
- Ability to think critically about process inefficiencies and propose solutions
Preferred Skills
- Prior internship or work experience in the Environmental, Health, and Safety field or in chemical manufacturing.
- Ability to convey ideas and explain decisions in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work in a small team
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors/ Master’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology or another technical program
- Completed at least 2 years of college course work
- Able to work full time for a period of 10-12 weeks
- Critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and computer skills
- Ability to receive verbal or written direction and implement corresponding changes
- Ability to think critically about process inefficiencies and propose solutions
- Prior internship or work experience in the Environmental, Health, and Safety field or in chemical manufacturing (preferred)
- Ability to convey ideas and explain decisions in a clear and concise manner (preferred)
- Ability to work in a small team (preferred)
Benefits
- Remote Work
- No Travel Required
- No Relocation
Company overview
Merck & Co., Inc., known as Merck in the United States and Canada and MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) internationally, is a premier American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891 as the U.S. subsidiary of the German Merck Group, the company became independent following World War I and has since grown into one of the world's largest biomedical companies, ranking fourth globally by revenue. Merck operates across three core business segments: pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and animal health products. The company is renowned for its groundbreaking research and development, having brought numerous life-saving medicines to market including Keytruda (pembrolizumab), a leading immunotherapy for cancer treatment that generated $29.5 billion in 2024 revenue, and Gardasil, a revolutionary HPV vaccine. With approximately 75,000 employees worldwide, Merck maintains a robust pipeline of innovative therapies focused on oncology, vaccines, hospital acute care, cardiology, neuroscience, virology, immunology, and diabetes. The company invests heavily in R&D, spending $17.9 billion in 2024 alone, demonstrating its commitment to advancing scientific discovery. Merck's legacy spans over 130 years of bringing hope to humanity through important medicines and vaccines, operating with a purpose to use leading-edge science to save and improve lives globally while fostering an inclusive workforce and responsible business practices.