2026 Future Talent Program - Environmental, Health, and Safety - Intern

MSD

128d • $39,600 - $105,500

About The Position

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 Functions 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 support our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives by providing compliance and technical assistance to global business partners. This role will focus on advancing the Biosafety Center of Excellence (CoE) programs, contributing to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of biosafety standards across our global operations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Public Health, Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biomedical sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, or other similar technical degree.
• Completed at least 2 years of College course work.
• Must be able to work full time for a period of 9-12 weeks.
• Critical thinking, project management, communication, problem solving.
• Comfortable using productivity tools such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to organize data and present findings.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively within a dynamic work environment.
• Comfortable working independently and engaging with diverse teams and roles across various assignments.
• Applies critical thinking to identify inefficiencies and propose practical, data-informed solutions.
• Demonstrates the ability to receive and interpret verbal and written guidance and implement changes effectively.
• Experience researching scientific literature via the internet or technical article databases.

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of biosafety, public health, or EHS is preferred.
• Able to express ideas and explain decisions clearly and concisely in writing and in conversation.
• Experience with video editing tools or visual communication platforms is a plus, especially for presenting complex information in engaging ways.
• Prior internship or work experience in biosafety, public health, environmental health and safety (EHS), or biological sciences is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track biosafety-related incidents, identify trends, and analyze root causes to inform preventive strategies.
• Work with biosafety metrics and digital tracking systems to generate insights that guide decision-making.
• Participate in efforts to streamline and enhance biosafety programs, including change management activities that support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Biosafety Officers on technical protocol reviews, training development, procedures and risk assessments to ensure safe practices.
• Help maintain and update biosafety manuals, guidelines, and web content to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Contribute to the evolution of our EHS program by exploring and integrating successful practices from global sites to assist with the development and implementation of global biosafety program.

Benefits

• Salary range: $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
• Hybrid work model with three days on-site and two days remote.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees