EHS Internship: Hands-On Safety & Process Improvement

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

Job summary

Merck's Future Talent Program invites interns for up to 12 weeks to work on projects within Global Safety and Environment (GSE) across the Americas. The internship offers hands-on experience in environmental health and safety (EHS) initiatives, training implementation, and governance.

You will support the GSE team, help improve incident investigations, and contribute to efficient operations while developing practical skills for a career in EHS.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (safety, environmental science, engineering, etc.)
• 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
• Ability to receive verbal or written direction and implement changes
• Ability to think critically about process inefficiencies and propose solutions

Responsibilities

• Support the GSE team across multiple sites in the Americas
• Assist in EHS training implementation
• Contribute to documentation governance
• Assist in incident investigation improvements
• Help enhance operational efficiency and support critical projects

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Direction reception

Process improvement

Education

Bachelors/Master’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology or another technical program

Job description

Merck's Future Talent Program invites interns for up to 12 weeks to work on projects within Global Safety and Environment (GSE) across the Americas. The internship offers hands-on experience in environmental health and safety (EHS) initiatives, training implementation, and governance.

You will support the GSE team, help improve incident investigations, and contribute to efficient operations while developing practical skills for a career in EHS.