2027 Future Talent Program - Global Safety & Environment - Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC in Rahway, NJ, USA, offers a Global Safety & Environment internship as part of the Future Talent Program. The 12-week FTP provides hands-on EHS compliance and technical support across site partners, including safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental programs.

Currently pursuing a technical degree, you will work full-time for 10–12 weeks, applying critical thinking and problem-solving to improve processes within a collaborative, hybrid team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a technical degree (safety, environmental science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related).
• Completed at least 2 years of college coursework.
• Able to work full time for 10–12 weeks.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, problem-solving skills.
• Ability to receive verbal or written direction and implement changes.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance and technical support to local site partners.
• Support General Occupational Safety, High-Risk Work, Industrial Hygiene, Air/Water/Waste Environmental programs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Direction reception

Process improvement

Education

Bachelors/Master’s in safety or related technical field

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 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 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).

Required Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelors/ master’s degree in safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology or another technical program.

Required Skills

• 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

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD FTP2027 GSF2027

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Additional Information

• 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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