2027 Future Talent Program – Global Safety & Environment – Intern

MSD Malaysia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. invites interns to participate in the Global Safety & Environment program, focusing on biosafety standards across global operations. The role supports EHS initiatives and provides hands-on experience with biosafety programs and policy implementation.

You will collaborate with Biosafety Officers and subject matter experts on protocols and training materials, tracking events and identifying root causes to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field.
• Completed at least two years of college coursework.
• Able to work full time for 10 to 12 weeks.
• Strong critical thinking to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.
• Basic project management skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support biosafety change management initiatives and project support.
• Assist with biosafety program development and implementation globally.
• Collaborate with Biosafety Officers and SMEs on protocols and risk assessments.
• Track biosafety events, analyze trends, and support preventive actions.
• Maintain biosafety manuals, guidelines, and web content.

Skills

Full-time for 10-12 weeks

Critical thinking

Project management

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Multitasking

Independent work

Interpreting guidance

Literature research

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in public health, safety, environmental science, biology, biomedical sciences or similar

Two years of college coursework completed

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 will support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives by providing compliance and technical assistance to global business partners. This role will focus on advancing Biosafety Center of Excellence (COE) programs, including the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of biosafety standards across global operations.

Example assignments may include:

• Support database migration, data editing, and digital tracking activities.
• Help streamline and enhance biosafety programs, including change management and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Biosafety Officers and Subject Matter Experts on protocol reviews, training materials, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Track biosafety-related events, identify trends, and help analyze root causes to support preventive strategies and communicate insights that support decision‑making.
• Maintain and update biosafety manuals, guidelines, and web content for accuracy and accessibility.
• Explore and share successful practices from global sites to support the evolution of the EHS program.
• Provide project support for biosafety change management initiatives.
• Assist with the development and implementation of global biosafety program which ensure safe practices globally.

Required Education:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in public health, Safety, Environmental Science, Biology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a similar technical field.
• Completed at least two years of college coursework.

Required Skills:

• Able to work full time for 10 to 12 weeks.
• Strong critical thinking skills to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.
• Basic project management skills.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to organize data and present findings.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Comfortable working independently and engaging with diverse teams and roles.
• Able to receive, interpret, and act on verbal and written guidance.
• Experience researching scientific literature using internet or technical article databases.

Preferred Skills and Education:

• Some knowledge of biosafety, public health, or EHS.
• Experience with video editing or visual communication tools.
• Prior internship or work experience in biosafety, public health, EHS, or biological sciences.

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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/9/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Employee Status: Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a

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.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.