2027 Future Talent Program - Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern

Merck; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck invites students to join the Global Safety & Environment Intern program for up to 12 weeks. The role supports EHS compliance and technical tasks at the site, with opportunities to contribute to SharePoint reorganization and documentation projects.

Candidates should be pursuing a technical degree, with strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, and be able to work full-time for 4–6 months.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a technical degree with at least 2 years of college completed.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with clear communication.
• Experience or interest in EHS concepts and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing the EHS SharePoint and related documentation.
• Develop 12–24 EHS Moments for use within the year and region.
• Support Industrial Hygiene documentation and emergency response guides.
• Help revamp environmental waste guidelines and Keep-it-Green program.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Safety/Environmental Science/Engineering/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biology or other technical program

Tools

SharePoint

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 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 will provide environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance and technical support to local site business partners related to compliance programs (i.e. General Occupational Safety, High-Risk Work, Industrial Hygiene, Air/Water/Waste Environmental programs).

Activities The Candidate Could Be Assigned To Perform

• To reorganize the site EHS SharePoint.
• To create general EHS Moments (at least 12-24) to be used during the year. Also, could be shared with our Region.
• To work along with one of the site EHS Team members and organize the Industrial Hygiene documentation, simplify the Emergency Response Red Books.
• To work along with one of the site EHS Team members and revamp the Keep-it-Green (environmental waste guidelines).

Required Education

• 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 (4 or 6 months duration)
• 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

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

Salary Range

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

FTP2027

GSF2027

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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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:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/7/2026

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Requisition ID

R413103