2027 Future Talent Program - Environmental Health and Safety Process and Site Support - Intern

Merck; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an motivated intern to support the Global Safety and Environment team across multiple sites in the Americas for a 10–12 week period. The role focuses on environmental health and safety training implementation, documentation governance, and incident investigation improvements.

The intern will contribute to operational efficiency and support key GSE initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in a global pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in safety or related technical field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Safety and Environment team across multiple sites in the Americas.
• Assist with EHS training implementation, documentation governance, and incident investigations improvements.
• Help enhance operational efficiency and support critical GSE projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Safety/Environmental Science/Engineering/Biotech/Chemistry/Biology

2+ years of college coursework

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 Function Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

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

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 USD

FTP2027

GSF2027

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

R413357