Scientist - Scientist Merck Employee Review

4.0
Jan 16, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent pay, pension, 401k with a 6% match. Top-drawer company to put on a resume. The work-life balance was wonderful, as well as paid time off and holidays. Wonderful, smart colleagues and large budgets to buy top-line equipment to stay on top of the latest science.

Cons

Constant restructuring and uncertain directives. Some favoritism and tolerance of slackers by the management. The company follows the latest science instead of creating it, so there's a more reactive rather than proactive vibe to the corporate culture.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

Work from home (that may not always be a perk, but it is now for writers), choice of flexible hours (7 AM - 9 AM starting), friendly, helpful people, great bosses, people very interested in their jobs, plus a lot of educational benefits, you are trained on all aspects of Merck and your job.

Cons

I cannot think of any, though sometimes work from home has its drawbacks, because the employee doesn't get all the information that an onsite employee would.

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