2027 Future Talent Program - Safety & Environment - Intern

Merck; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck's Future Talent Program offers a 10–12 week internship in the Global Safety & Environment team. The Intern will support EHS compliance and provide technical assistance to local site partners on safety programs.

This paid internship seeks students pursuing a technical degree in safety, Industrial Hygiene, environmental science or related fields, with strong communication and problem-solving skills, able to work full-time during the program.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a technical degree (e.g., safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, biology)
• Completed at least 2 years of college coursework
• Able to work full time for 10–12 weeks
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance programs for local site partners
• Provide technical support related to General Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biosafety, Air/Water/Waste Environmental programs

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Pursuing bachelor's/master's in technical field

2+ years of college coursework completed

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 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, Industrial Hygiene, Biosafety, Air/Water/Waste Environmental programs).

Required Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors/ master’s degree in safety, Industrial Hygiene, 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 And Experience

• 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

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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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

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

• 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

R413378