Merck Engineering Scientist Associate reviews

4.2

85% would recommend to a friend

(292 total reviews)
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Rob Davis

91% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Associate Scientist, Engineering employees have rated Merck with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 292 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Scientist, Engineering professionals have an excellent working experience there. Merck is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Scientist, Engineering professionals compared to other employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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292 reviews
3.0
Jan 17, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Merck has a great deal of resources (capital and human) that provide great opportunities for learning and contributing to important medicines.

Cons

The company has been through huge convulsions with acquisitions and subsequent downsizing. This has led to site closings and a great deal of uncertainty for most employees which has continued for an extended period.

2.0
Jan 8, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

The flex time and vacation policies, as well as compensation benefits, are at par or above for the industry. The insurance benefits are also terrific.

Cons

There is a lack in managerial organization and ease of advancement. There is a gaping disconnect between the goals and regulations mandated by upper management and the information given to employees in order to reach these goals. There is also a severe lack of employee morale, and management has not yet found a way to show employees appropriate appreciation, nor purge the department of its exasperated attitude. There is also clear evidence to show that, at least within this department, that advancement is nearly impossible. I have colleagues 10+ years my senior who are still doing the same job I am, or worse yet, used to have more clout and responsibility and now are back doing their entry level jobs.

4.0
Dec 10, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Strong technical leadership at the immediate manager level

Cons

Tough environment to complete projects.

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