2027 Future Talent Program – Global Safety & Environment – Intern

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

Job summary

Merck's Future Talent Program offers internships up to 12 weeks within the Global Support Functions Division in the United States. The Global Safety & Environment Intern will support EHS initiatives by providing compliance and technical assistance to global partners, focusing on biosafety COE programs across global operations.

The role includes database migration, biosafety program improvements, protocol reviews with biosafety officers, and tracking events to inform preventive strategies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• to assist with the development and implementation of global biosafety program which ensure safe practices globally.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Guidance interpretation

Literature research

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Health / Safety / Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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 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

• 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.
• to 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.

FTP2027

GSF2027

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

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.

Requisition ID

R412260

Search Firm Representatives

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