2027 Future Talent Program - Environmental Compliance, Sustainability & Stewardship - Intern
Merck
USA - New Jersey - RahwayPosted 2 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full time2+ years exp
Job Description
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 - Environmental Compliance, Sustainability & Stewardship (ECSS) Team - will provide support to Company facilities globally related to environmental compliance and sustainability programs (air, water, waste, remediation, sustainability). Projects may include:
- Assisting with environmental compliance program implementation and improvements.
- Supporting environmental activities at Company sites, including sustainability projects.
- Assisting with calculations associated with environmental compliance program implementation and support.
- Reviewing new or revised environmental regulations and assessing impact to company sites.
- Supporting the development of innovative tools for environmental program improvement.
- Supporting remediation and/or site decommissioning projects.
Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's/ 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 10-12 weeks.
- Critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and computer skills.
- Ability to receive verbal or written direction and implement corresponding activities.
- Ability to think critically about process inefficiencies and propose solutions.
Preferred
- Prior internship or work experience in the Environmental, Health and Safety field or in pharmaceutical manufacturing/R&D.
- Ability to convey ideas and explain decisions in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work independently or in a small team.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Salary range
The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD
FTP2027
GSF2027
Preferred Skills
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Employee Status
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
n/a
Job Posting End Date
10/23/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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