4 episodes

Meet the people that are impacting life and health with science. Not intended for US & CA visitors.Together with our colleagues, customers and stakeholders, we impact life and health with science. Before researchers can make scientific breakthroughs, they must have access to state-of-the-art tools, services and expertise to perform experiments and engineer new products. That’s where we come in.
 
We offer one of the broadest portfolios in the industry for scientists, best-in-class products for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, and a fully integrated service organization to support CDMO and contract testing across traditional and novel modalities.
 
Our vision is a world where our innovative products, services and digital offerings help create solutions for people globally and a sustainable future for generations to come.
 
Merck is a global science and technology company with around 60,000 employees in more than 66 countries.

Merck Life Merck Life Science

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Meet the people that are impacting life and health with science. Not intended for US & CA visitors.Together with our colleagues, customers and stakeholders, we impact life and health with science. Before researchers can make scientific breakthroughs, they must have access to state-of-the-art tools, services and expertise to perform experiments and engineer new products. That’s where we come in.
 
We offer one of the broadest portfolios in the industry for scientists, best-in-class products for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, and a fully integrated service organization to support CDMO and contract testing across traditional and novel modalities.
 
Our vision is a world where our innovative products, services and digital offerings help create solutions for people globally and a sustainable future for generations to come.
 
Merck is a global science and technology company with around 60,000 employees in more than 66 countries.

    E3. A fifteen-year journey at Merck Life Science

    E3. A fifteen-year journey at Merck Life Science

    In this episode, we meet Paul Barry, Project Engineer for the new IC4 plant at the Merck Life Science site in Cork. Listen as Paul shares his unique journey, comprised of numerous roles throughout his 15 years at the company including the site Emergency Response Team.

    • 29 min
    E1. Engineering a career that counts

    E1. Engineering a career that counts

    Opportunities to progress, continually learning new skills, and being proud of the impact of one’s work – these are some of the most important factors that underpin a fulfilling career. 
    In this episode of Merck Life, we hear from colleagues across the Merck Life Science site in Cork about what drew them into science, building a career that has real life impact, and why it is so important to have role models in leadership positions. 

    We also take a trip to the RDS in Dublin and hear from the students and Merck Life Science representatives at iWish – the annual event designed to encourage more females into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). 
    Guests on this episode include:
    ·      Orla McSweeney, Process Engineer
    ·      Claire McSweeney, Quality Systems Specialist
    ·      Rachel Hegarty, Safety Manager, EHS Department - Merck Life Science, Cork
    ·      Anne Marie O’Donovan, Learning and Development Manager - Merck Life Science, Cork
    ·      Mark Dunphy, Site Director & Head of Cork Operations 

    • 32 min
    E2. Merck Pride

    E2. Merck Pride

    Merck's UK & Ireland Rainbow Network's mission is to create an inclusive work environment that attracts and retains top LGBTQ+ talent. In this episode of Merck Life, we hear the story of DE&I in action at the Merck Life Science site in Cork, both from David O’Meara, former Quality Engineer, and Elaine Kennedy, Head of Quality at Merck Life Science. 
    Click the play button  to find out how Merck Life Science in Cork is embracing diverse perspectives and styles with openness and curiosity.

    • 25 min
    Introducing Merck Life

    Introducing Merck Life

    Find out what this series is all about in just over one minute. 

    • 1 min

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