2027 Future Talent Program - Environmental Compliance, Sustainability & Stewardship - Intern

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck’s Future Talent Program offers an internship in the Global Safety & Environment (ECSS) Team, providing projects related to environmental compliance, sustainability, and site support worldwide. The role is a 10–12 week full-time internship with a hybrid work arrangement.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a technical degree with at least two years of college coursework and possess strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology or another technical program.
• Completed at least 2 years of college coursework.
• Able to work full time for 10–12 weeks.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and computer skills.
• Ability to receive direction and implement corresponding activities.
• Ability to think critically about process inefficiencies and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental compliance program implementation and improvements.
• Support environmental activities at Merck sites, including sustainability projects.
• Assist with calculations related to environmental compliance program implementation.
• Review new or revised environmental regulations and assess impact to site operations.
• Support development of tools for environmental program improvement.
• Assist remediation and/or site decommissioning projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in safety or technical field

2+ years of college coursework

Full-time 10–12 weeks

Critical thinking and communication abilities

Job description

Job Description

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 Functions Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Global Safety & Environment Intern - Environmental Compliance, Sustainability & Stewardship (ECSS) Team – will provide support to Company facilities globally related to environmental compliance and sustainability programs (air, water, waste, remediation, sustainability).

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Projects May Include

• Assisting with environmental compliance program implementation and improvements.
• Supporting environmental activities at Company sites, including sustainability projects.
• Assisting with calculations associated with environmental compliance program implementation and support.
• Reviewing new or revised environmental regulations and assessing impact to company sites.
• Supporting the development of innovative tools for environmental program improvement.
• Supporting remediation and/or site decommissioning projects.

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/ 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 activities.
• Ability to think critically about process inefficiencies and propose solutions.

Preferred

• Prior internship or work experience in the Environmental, Health and Safety field or in pharmaceutical manufacturing/R&D.
• Ability to convey ideas and explain decisions in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently or in a small team.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD

FTP2027

GSF2027

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

10/9/2026

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Requisition ID

R413358