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Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.
Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.
The Technology Rotation Program has two primary goals:
- Provide recent college graduates (bachelor's, master's and PhD degree level) with a broad perspective of the three technology areas critical in the manufacturing of Merck's pharmaceutical, biological and vaccine products; and
- Create and maintain a divisional pool of well-qualified candidates trained in the necessary business, management and technical skills.
The successful candidate is an individual motivated to cultivate their technical skills to apply their knowledge within manufacturing. Candidates should be interested in participating in a broad range of work experiences across the technical areas of the manufacturing division. TRP seeks graduates with outstanding academic records of achievement and demonstrated leadership abilities, candidates who are analytical and inquisitive about the interrelationships of various components, and perceptive, quick learners committed to making a difference in the pursuit of manufacturing high-quality, market-leading pharmaceutical and vaccine products.
The program allows five successful candidates across all degree levels to experience 3 rotations over a 3 year period, spending one year in each rotation. The rotations are chosen from the highest needs in the division, and span the three areas of chemical (small molecule), biological (large molecule) and pharmaceutical technologies. There is also breadth in that the rotation may be in an area of Commercialization - initial process and/ or analytical development, scale-up, and launch, Technical Operations or Technology & Engineering - sustained process oversight and continuous improvement, or basic analytical investigative work to support manufacturing processes. These rotations are located at sites within North America. There may also be an opportunity to spend one half of a rotation (6 months) at a site outside of the US. Because business priorities are assessed before each round of rotations, the available rotations and sites can change at each rotation offering. While it is not required that a candidate move between sites during the program, it is highly encouraged, as that allows the employee to gain the broadest perspective of the division, and to maximize learning and exposure. During the program, each employee has a buddy from a previous class of rotational employees, as well as a mentor to help with acculturation at Merck and career planning.
Rotations will be chosen from the following areas:
- Chemical Process Development and Commercialization (Rahway, NJ)
- Pharmaceutical Commercialization and Development (West Point, PA)
- Analytical Development and Commercialization (West Point, PA)
- Center for Material Science and Engineering (West Point, PA, Rahway, NJ)
- Global Vaccine Technology and Engineering (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC)
- Biological Science and Strategy (West Point, PA, Rahway, NJ)
- Global Technical Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA)
- External Manufacturing (West Point, PA)
- Pharmaceutical Chemical Manufacturing and Control (West Point, PA, Rahway, NJ, Whitehouse Station, NJ)
Rotations are identified several months before each change is made based on the highest business priorities. Employees are assigned to rotations based on their development interest, discussions with their mentor, and business need.
Among the program benefits is the individual attention each employee receives in obtaining experiences that align their career objectives with current business needs. Program participants will also have access to a network of previous or current Technology Rotation Program members that can help in rotation selection. TRP allows its employees numerous networking opportunities within each assignment. These contacts can prove to be invaluable for future Merck experiences.
POTENTIAL ROTATION LOCATIONS: Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Elkton, VA; Durham, NC; Whitehouse Station, NJ; Ballydine, Ireland; Cramlington, England
At Merck we believe you can develop faster if we give you real challenges right from the onset. In MMD, we encourage you to move between functional groups so that you get hands-on experience in many aspects of our operations.
Qualifications This position requires candidate to be currently enrolled in a BS program in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, BioMedical Engineering (process option), Chemistry/ Biochemistry, Biology/ Microbiology. Ideal candidate will possess superior communication and interpersonal skills. Must be graduating between August 2009 and August 2010. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers. At this site you can search our "University Opportunities", create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # CHE002035. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
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