Long career as scientist and technical consultant - Scientist Merck Employee Review

3.0
Nov 8, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They have a great mission, and do great science. Historically they have offered good career opportunities, and job satisfaction is generally high.

Cons

Lately career opportunities are not as good. Subcultures tend to be insular, and the mission has been muddled since recent M&A. A deference to beancounting can stifle creativity

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Pros

Benefits and pay are great

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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