Future Talent Program - Digital and Operational Excellence COE Intern

Company: 1000 Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Title: 2027 Future Talent Program - Digital and Operational Excellence COE (Center of Excellence) - Intern Location: USA - New Jersey - Rahway Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Job Description: Job DescriptionThe 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 (GSE) Digital & Operational Excellence Intern will support global initiatives focused on digital transformation, data analytics, process improvement, and operational excellence across the Safety & Environment organization.Working within the Digital & Operational Excellence Center of Excellence (COE), the intern will help improve business processes, support data-driven decision-making, and contribute to projects that enhance efficiency, standardization, and user experience.Key Areas of ActivitySupport process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.Assist with data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.Help document business processes, requirements, and standard work.Support change management, communications, and training activities.EducationCurrently 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 workAble to work full time for a period of 10-12 weeksCritical thinking, communication, problem-solving and computer skillsAbility to receive verbal or written direction and implement corresponding changesAbility to think critically about process inefficiencies and propose solutionsPreferred: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 teamPlease 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 USDFTP2027GSF2027Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsSan Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. 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