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Your journey here starts today.

Welcome to a team of explorers, makers, thinkers and bold dreamers.

We are looking forward to having you join our team!

The below information will help you understand our onboarding process and how you can get ready to start your career with us.

Process overview

What Can You Expect?

You will receive your formal offer via email and your Workday inbox. Please save a copy of your offer letter for your records.
You will be asked to formally accept the offer.
You will be provided with an overview of the next steps to secure your employment clearances, work eligibility, and additional information to help you prepare for your first day at work.

Who Will You Hear From?

The recruiter you have been working with will contact you with your verbal and written employment offer.
Once your offer is accepted, you will be assigned a New Employee Administration (NEA) Analyst. The NEA Analyst is your primary contact who will guide you through the background process.

What Action Should You Take?

E-sign and accept your employment offer letter via Workday. Note: Workday log-in credentials were sent when you applied for the position.
Thoroughly review the information contained in the “Welcome Letter” emailed to you from your NEA Analyst.
Bookmark this Pre-Hire Welcome website so you can reference it throughout your onboarding experience.

What Can You Expect?

At Merck, we utilize a Global Background Check program to conduct background screenings on newly hired and rehired employees.
This program helps us make informed, quality hiring decisions to support our business needs while adhering to local laws and regulations.
The contingency check comprises of a background screen (education information and employment background) and drug screen.
This process typically takes 10-15 business days to complete.
You will be notified once you successfully complete all required pre-employment contingencies.

Who Will You Hear From?

Your NEA Analyst will provide you with an overview of the pre-employment contingency check process.
First Advantage, our pre-employment contingency vendor, will contact you directly via email (“Request for Information”) to facilitate the screening.

What Action Should You Take?

Log into the First Advantage “Profile Advantage” system with your unique Application ID in order to register and create your password.
Please submit all required information into First Advantage’s Profile Advantage system within 72 hours of receipt of the email.
Complete your drug screen within 48 hours of receipt of that information.
Note: We do not advise altering your current employment status until these contingencies have been met and we contact you directly to confirm.

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Your journey here starts today.

We are looking forward to having you join our team!

Helpful resources.

Process overview

Benefits

Preparing for day one

Process overview

Preparing for your first day.

On behalf of all of us, welcome on board!

Accepted a job with Merck?

Our awards.

Connect with us on social.

Beware of hiring scams. Review our Applicant Notice.

Your journey here starts today.

We are looking forward to having you join our team!

Helpful resources.

Process overview

Benefits

Preparing for day one

Process overview

Preparing for your first day.

On behalf of all of us, welcome on board!

Accepted a job with Merck?

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​​​​​​​​​​​Excited to start but don’t have all the answers?

Every new hire experience is different.​​​​​​​Reach out to your manager and/or New Employee Administration (NEA) consultant to learn more.

Connect with us on social.

Beware of hiring scams. Review our Applicant Notice.

Excited to start but don’t have all the answers?

Every new hire experience is different.

Reach out to your manager and/or New Employee Administration (NEA) consultant to learn more.