Global EHS & Biosafety Intern - 12-Week Program

MSD Malaysia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. invites interns to participate in the Global Safety & Environment program, focusing on biosafety standards across global operations. The role supports EHS initiatives and provides hands-on experience with biosafety programs and policy implementation.

You will collaborate with Biosafety Officers and subject matter experts on protocols and training materials, tracking events and identifying root causes to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field.
• Completed at least two years of college coursework.
• Able to work full time for 10 to 12 weeks.
• Strong critical thinking to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.
• Basic project management skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support biosafety change management initiatives and project support.
• Assist with biosafety program development and implementation globally.
• Collaborate with Biosafety Officers and SMEs on protocols and risk assessments.
• Track biosafety events, analyze trends, and support preventive actions.
• Maintain biosafety manuals, guidelines, and web content.

Skills

Full-time for 10-12 weeks

Critical thinking

Project management

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Multitasking

Independent work

Interpreting guidance

Literature research

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in public health, safety, environmental science, biology, biomedical sciences or similar

Two years of college coursework completed

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. invites interns to participate in the Global Safety & Environment program, focusing on biosafety standards across global operations. The role supports EHS initiatives and provides hands-on experience with biosafety programs and policy implementation.

You will collaborate with Biosafety Officers and subject matter experts on protocols and training materials, tracking events and identifying root causes to inform decision-making.