2026 Future Talent Program - West Point Site - Environmental, Health and Safety - Intern

Merck • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

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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 Function 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, High-Risk Work, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics/Human Factors).

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors/ Master’s Degree in Safety, 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 9-12 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or work experience in the Environmental, Health, and Safety field or in chemical manufacturing.
• Course work and/or experience in Ergonomics (assessing risk and implementing controls).
• Ability to convey ideas and explain decisions in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work in a small team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees