Is Merck hiring?
Yes: 188 open roles in the US as of October 16, 2026, mostly in nursing & clinical and science & research, with the most in Pennsylvania.
What Merck is hiring for
Most common roles
- Animal Technician - Level 2
- Associate Director, US Launch Excellence
- Associate Principal Engineer, Drug-Device Combination Products
- Associate Principal Scientist, Immunology Discovery
- Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming
- Operations Technician (TCP)
- Technician, Operations
- Assoc. Tech, Operations
- Associate Director, Commercial Leadership Development Program
- Associate Director, Drug Product, Quality Assurance
Where Merck is hiring
Week by week
| Week of | Open | New | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 188 | 107 | 210 |
| 2026-10-05 | 221 | 107 | 189 |
| 2026-09-28 | 301 | — | — |
Questions people ask
Is Merck hiring right now?
Yes. As of October 16, 2026, Merck had 188 open roles in the US on its own careers site, 107 of them new this week.
What jobs is Merck hiring for?
Most openings are in nursing & clinical (45), then science & research (33) and manufacturing & trades (25).
Does Merck post salaries?
Mostly, yes: 123 of the 128 Merck postings we've checked so far state a pay range, and the typical range centers on $150,600 a year.
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