Merck Engineering Scientist Associate reviews

4.2

85% would recommend to a friend

(291 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 291 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 Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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291 reviews
3.0
Mar 22, 2015

The "Old Merck" is gone

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Pros

Merck traditionally has had both good pay and good benefits. Because things change so much, you can work on different projects and learn new things.

Cons

The atmosphere is very political which can make it very difficult to get promoted. There has also been historically, and even more so now, a lot of change. You probably won't be with one manager for long. The current state is one of flux with more lay-offs in the works. Much lower job stability than in the past. Overall Merck used to be a pretty good place to work, but the "Old Merck" is gone for good I think, much more business oriented and less interested in developing new products and in good science.

3.0
Feb 2, 2015

Merck

Recommend
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Pros

Nice people. Very good support from the contractors and support groups

Cons

Working for the company one has an uncertain future

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.

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