EHS Intern - Hands-On Safety & Environmental Projects

Merck; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck invites students to join the Global Safety & Environment Intern program for up to 12 weeks. The role supports EHS compliance and technical tasks at the site, with opportunities to contribute to SharePoint reorganization and documentation projects.

Candidates should be pursuing a technical degree, with strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, and be able to work full-time for 4–6 months.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a technical degree with at least 2 years of college completed.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with clear communication.
• Experience or interest in EHS concepts and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing the EHS SharePoint and related documentation.
• Develop 12–24 EHS Moments for use within the year and region.
• Support Industrial Hygiene documentation and emergency response guides.
• Help revamp environmental waste guidelines and Keep-it-Green program.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Safety/Environmental Science/Engineering/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biology or other technical program

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Merck invites students to join the Global Safety & Environment Intern program for up to 12 weeks. The role supports EHS compliance and technical tasks at the site, with opportunities to contribute to SharePoint reorganization and documentation projects.

Candidates should be pursuing a technical degree, with strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, and be able to work full-time for 4–6 months.