2027 Future Talent Program - Process Safety COE - Intern

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. offers a Future Talent Program internship in Process Safety, lasting up to 12 weeks with multiple projects to develop technical and compliance skills across global facilities.

You will support safety program implementation, data analysis, and tool development, while gaining exposure to biopharmaceutical manufacturing safety processes.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry or related 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

• Assisting with Process Safety program implementation and improvements.
• Assisting with Data Analysis related to Process Safety program implementation.
• Supporting Process Safety activities at Company sites.
• Developing innovative tools for Process Safety program improvement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in safety, environmental science, engineering, biotech, chemistry or related 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 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.

Process Safety is a technical specialty in biopharmaceutical manufacturing that focuses on preventing and controlling the release of hazardous materials and energy to protect employees, the environment, and the integrity of critical production processes.

The Process Safety Center of Excellence Intern will provide compliance and technical support related to Process Safety to Company facilities worldwide.

Projects

• Assisting with Process Safety program implementation and improvements.
• Assisting with Data Analysis associated with Process Safety program implementation.
• Supporting Process Safety activities at Company sites.
• Supporting the development of innovative tools for Process Safety program improvement.

Required Education / 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 pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing.
• Ability to convey ideas and explain decisions in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work in a small team

Salary

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

Company

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. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Job Details

• 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

Notice

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement.

Company Values

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Regional Considerations

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

About Our Mission

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.