About the role#
The Future Talent Program offers internships within our Global Support Functions Division. This role focuses on environmental compliance, sustainability, and stewardship. You will support company facilities globally with air, water, waste, and remediation programs. This internship lasts 10-12 weeks and provides exposure to our operations while you work on specific projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the implementation and improvement of environmental compliance programs.
- Support environmental activities at various company sites, including sustainability projects.
- Perform calculations to support compliance program implementation.
- Review new or revised environmental regulations to assess their impact on our sites.
- Develop tools to improve environmental programs.
- Provide support for remediation or site decommissioning projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical field.
- Completion of at least two years of college coursework.
- Ability to work full time for 10-12 weeks.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow verbal or written direction and implement tasks accordingly.
- Capacity to identify process inefficiencies and suggest solutions.
- Prior experience in Environmental, Health and Safety, or pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.
- Ability to explain decisions clearly and work well independently or in small teams is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Rahway, New Jersey.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full time, paid internship.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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