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Safety & Environment Intern

MerckSouth San Francisco, CA

  • $40k – $111k / year
  • Internship
  • Full time

Overview

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 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, Industrial Hygiene, Biosafety, Air/Water/Waste Environmental programs).

Required Education

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, or another technical program.
  • Completed at least 2 years of college coursework.
  • 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 changes.
  • Ability to think critically about process inefficiencies and propose solutions.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Prior internship or work experience in the Environmental, Health, and Safety field or in chemical manufacturing.
  • Ability to convey ideas and explain decisions in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to work 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.

Skills mentioned

  • Microsoft Office
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Biosafety

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