Safety & Environmental Intern

MSD; Ireland; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Ireland seeks a Safety & Environmental Intern to support the Environmental, Health & Safety team in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. The intern will assist with safety programs, inspections, training activities, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives while gaining practical experience in occupational health and safety.

You will collaborate with a team to promote a safe workplace, participate in risk assessments, help maintain EHS records, and contribute to emergency

Qualifications

• Completing a qualification in related discipline, environmental science, engineering, science or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support routine safety inspections, audits, and workplace observations.
• Assist with incident investigations and follow-up actions.
• Help maintain EHS records, metrics, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• Support the delivery of safety training and awareness campaigns.
• Assist with emergency preparedness activities, including drills and equipment checks.
• Analyze safety data and prepare reports, presentations, and communications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects related to workplace safety and environmental performance.

Skills

Analytical

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Process Improvements

Project Management

Office Applications

Education

Related discipline degree (environmental science, engineering, science)

Job description

Job Description

Safety & Environmental Intern

Supports the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team in promoting a safe and compliant workplace within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The intern will assist with safety programs, inspections, training activities, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives while gaining practical experience in occupational health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Support routine safety inspections, audits, and workplace observations.
• Assist with incident investigations and follow-up actions.
• Help maintain EHS records, metrics, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• Support the delivery of safety training and awareness campaigns.
• Assist with emergency preparedness activities, including drills and equipment checks.
• Analyze safety data and prepare reports, presentations, and communications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects related to workplace safety and environmental performance.

Education

Completing a qualification in related discipline, environmental science, engineering, science or similar.

No Experience Required

Development Opportunities

• Gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical EHS operations.
• Work as part of a team
• Develop knowledge of environmental, health and safety programs, risk management, and continuous improvement practices.

PQ20

Required Skills

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Earth Science, Emergency Response Preparedness, Environmental Health And Safety, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Environmental Science, Hazard Identification (HAZID), Health Economics, Incident Investigations, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Office Applications, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Risk Assessments, Safety Training Programs {+ 2 more}

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

09/16/2026

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Requisition ID R410327