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Salary Breakdown

Human Resources Specialists

Average

$68,400

ANNUAL

$32.89

HOURLY

Entry Level

$37,020

ANNUAL

$17.80

HOURLY

Mid Level

$61,680

ANNUAL

$29.65

HOURLY

Expert Level

$102,660

ANNUAL

$49.36

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Human Resources Specialists

493

Current Available Jobs

28,020

Projected job openings through 2030

Top Expected Tasks

Human Resources Specialists


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Human Resources Specialists

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Personnel and Human Resources

KNOWLEDGE

Administrative

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Writing

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity


Job Opportunities

Human Resources Specialists

  • Administrative Assistant, Intermediate (Radiation Oncology Front Office)
    UPMC    Pittsburgh, PA 15222
     Posted about 8 hours    

    Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients? We’re seeking an Administrative Assistant who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about providing exceptional care. As part of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office, supporting our dedicated clinical staff, and making a positive impact on patient experiences. The main responsibility of this role will be checking in patients at the front desk and scheduling patient appointments.

    This role supports our Radiation Oncology department at the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside. This position works 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. No evenings, weekends, or holidays!

    _Why Choose Us?_

    + Meaningful Work: Every task you perform contributes directly to patient care.

    + Collaborative Environment: Work alongside compassionate professionals who share your commitment.

    + Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills and advance your career in the field of oncology.

    + Patient-Centered Approach: Be part of a team that prioritizes patient well-being above all else.

    If you are detail-oriented, organized, and committed to providing excellent administrative support, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional patient care and support in the field of oncology!

    **Responsibilities:**

    + Under general direction, provides varied administrative support to a department or group of professionals.

    + May make travel arrangements.

    + Maintains various accounting and budgetary records (i.e., completes expense reports).

    + Collects, compiles, and analyzes moderately complex data and information. Composes straightforward written descriptions of results. Researches, drafts, and/or abstracts reports (i.e., conduct initial research to gather information for the Supervisor regarding topic of interest).

    + May also perform all responsibilities of an Administrative Assistant - Associate: Performs routine clerical functions, such as copying, sorting, filing, and typing. Sets up and maintains varied office files, logs, and records office activities.Orders office supplies and maintains office equipment.

    + Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls and messages. Responds to routine questions

    + Greets, screens, and directs visitors to appropriate staff member.

    + Reviews administrative procedures and interprets them for employees.

    + Maintains supervisor's calendar (i.e., proactively schedules meetings on supervisor's behalf, makes recommendations for large meeting venues and catering, takes leadership role to ensure meetings flow smoothly).

    + Assists supervisor and department with presentations (i.e., provides content editing/content recommendations in addition to standard proofing).

    + Composes routine, general, and unique/independent correspondence (i.e., sends more than standard emails, begins to modify content of email on behalf of department head, reads and answers correspondence).

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + Three years experience in an administrative support role

    + Prior customer service experience preferred.

    + Medical office experience highly preferred, including experience scheduling patient appointments

    + Ability to perform advanced functions in word processing, electronic mail/calendar, spreadsheet, presentation and database software

    + Ability to use applicable MS Suite products

    + Working knowledge of business processes and procedures

    **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

    + Act 34

    **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Hybrid Recruitment Specialist - Contractor (Pathways to Work program)
    UPMC    Pittsburgh, PA 15222
     Posted about 8 hours    

    If you are passionate about helping others and community outreach, then this could be the job for you! We are hiring someone to join UPMC Insurance Services Division recruitment team, to work on our Pathways to Work program. This will be a Full-time Contractor role, based in Pittsburgh, PA. The individual hired will be an employee of Novus Group. Novus Group is a workforce solutions firm that supports UPMC in community initiatives.

    UPMC Pathways to Work is a job navigation program that helps set unemployed or underemployed adults on the path toward a rewarding career by connecting them with work opportunities. It also assists those who have intellectual, physical, or behavioral challenges which make it difficult to find or maintain a job.

    The position provides a blend of recruitment skills and community outreach for the Human Resources Department in partnership with UPMC Health Plan Social Impact team. This role will involve working with our community partners, outreach to our members and attend recruitment events/information sessions. This position will also develop relationships with our Talent Acquisition team, build talent pipelines, and offer support and guidance to all prospective candidates.

    Responsibilities:

    + Conduct employment screening interviews for external applicants, of all levels and types of positions, including management.

    + Compare candidate qualifications with documented, objective criteria consistent with the job description to refer to our Talent Acquisition team across the organization.

    + Act as an advocate to candidates for resume assistance, interview preparation and job navigation.

    + Provide feedback and coaching to candidates, members, and community partners.

    + Maintain confidentiality of all information received within the guidelines of professional recruitment in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

    + Represent UPMC at external and internal functions (i.e., job fairs, UPMC HS sponsored events, etc.), provide the public with information about UPMC and career opportunities.

    High School Diploma Required.

    * Two years of work experience preferred.

    * Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.

    * Driving of your personal vehicle is required and is an essential function for this position:

    · Frequency of driving is occasional (typically 1 or 2 times per week) and based on needs of UPMC.

    · Driving to work-related events, job fairs, hiring events, etc. is normally local travel within the work day in the Pittsburgh, PA area. (No overnight travel)

    · Work designated travel is reimbursable the week after it occurs using the current IRS standard mileage rate

    · Eligibility requirements include successful completion/compliance of all driving protocol and policies including, but not limited to, review of MVR report to requirements, ownership of the vehicle and all associated insurance, registration, etc.

    · This position is contingent upon the results of the pre-hire driving protocol and ongoing compliance with all applicable driving policies.

    · Must possess a current /valid license of the type required by the state(s) for the driving that will be required


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Human Resources Generalist - UPMC Western
    UPMC    Pittsburgh, PA 15222
     Posted about 8 hours    

    Are you looking to start your human resources career? Do you want to make an impact within the community you serve? If so, our Human Resources Generalist with our UPMC Western Human Resources team may be the perfect fit for you!

    This is a regular, full-time position that primarily works daylight hours, Monday through Friday, in a hybrid work model.

    In this role, the HR Generalist will serve as the main employee relations representative for a few departments. Additionally, they will support the HR team with Beginnings orientation, regulatory audits, HR reporting, retention and engagement initiatives, and much more!

    Our ideal candidate is organized, energetic, and eager to learn and grow their career within human resources. If this sounds like a fit for you, apply online today for your chance to join our team!

    **Responsibilities:**

    + Participate on local and/or organization wide committees that focus on projects that move the organization forward and towards meeting its strategic goals.

    + Effectively communicate expectations with business, operational, and HR partners while promoting a One Team collaborative atmosphere in which all functions of HR work together as one team.

    + Provide HR consulting services by partnering with business, operational, and HR leaders of the organization to recommend solutions on employee relations, policy and procedures, engagement and retention, employee safety, and cultural improvements.

    + In support of HR team and organizational business needs, utilize HR metrics to develop and implement initiatives that positively impact the organization and the employee experience.

    + Drive and champion inclusion efforts and cultural improvement initiatives within the customer base.

    + Continuously hone skills and upgrade business acumen to stay abreast of industry trends. Demonstrate capabilities and professional knowledge, and the ability to assimilate new knowledge into action.

    + High School Diploma/GED and two years of experience in human resources operations actively handling employee relations.

    + OR Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required with a preference of one year of human resources operations actively handling employee relations

    + OR Masters degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

    + OR successful completion of the UPMC Summer Associates Program/Pittsburgh Fellows Program required.

    + PHR, SPHR certification, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certification or UPMC HCI Strategic HR Business Partner Certification preferred.

    + Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products required.

    **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

    + Act 34

    **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Administrative Assistant I
    US Tech Solutions    Chesterbrook, PA 19087
     Posted about 8 hours    

    Responsibilities:

    + Strong organizational skills, pro-active approach, forward-thinking and solutions oriented.

    + Experience in developing

    + procedures and controls. New policy development and deployment (e.g.,

    + T&E, Gifts and Entertainment).

    + Developing and maintaining project plans while working to ensure all deliverables are completed timely and with accuracy.

    + Provide direct support to the Head of Platform Services on various projects demonstrating diligent oversight on all deliverables.

    + Excellent Communications skills required – both written and verbal.

    + Strong Administrative Support experience supporting senior stakeholders and general internal staff on all administrative requests.

    + Domestic and International Travel

    + Process of heavy expense claims.

    + Coordinate Webex (Video and/or audio) meetings and perform operator assist functionality.

    + Plan and coordinate all logistics for internal/external events such as client roadshows, teambuilding events, staff events on-site and off-site, internal workshop learning programs, external client meetings and all other ad-hoc event requirements.

    + Managing logistics for visitors

    + Management of incoming and outgoing phone calls

    + Maintain current e-mail distribution lists in Outlook

    + Modification and distribution of departmental reports.

    + Meeting minutes for high-level financial meetings.

    + Heavy invoice processing and external client on-boarding coordination.

    + Completion of any projects or tasks, as requested by management demonstrating a strategic, flexible and, forward thinking approach.

    + Prepare reports using Excel.

    + Strong knowledge of PowerPoint presentation development and editing for client meetings.

    + An Administrative Assistant will make use of several application systems including:

    + ivalua – Supplies and IT Procurement.

    + My IT / SailPoint – Request management tool for IT application security activities.

    + Concur – Travel scheduling and expense reporting.

    + Tom Net and Clock Net – Staff attendance and work hours tracking.

    + UPS – Express mail labeling and postage.

    + Microsoft Outlook

    + Microsoft Office Suite with a strong focus on Excel and report management.

    + Tableau

    + Administrative Assistants are expected

    + to partner and coordinate with other assistants in multiple locations, to

    + ensure seamless support coverage is provided to all of our Global Markets

    + & Banking Staff. This includes but not limited to providing coverage to Executives which are not their normal priority while other assistants are off-desk.

    **About US Tech Solutions:**

    US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) .

    US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Administrative Assistant - Associate - Children's Hospital
    UPMC    Pittsburgh, PA 15222
     Posted about 8 hours    

    **University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant to support their Pediatric Gastroenterology office at Children's Hospital! This positions will** provides general administrative support to the physicians, providers, and clinical staff within the office. Previous administrative assistant experience is preferred.

    Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with no evenings, weekends, or holidays!

    **Responsibilities:**

    + Under direct supervision, provides general administrative support to a department or group of professionals.

    + Orders office supplies and maintains office equipment.

    + Helps supervisor and department prepare presentations (i.e., edits, prints, basic formatting functions).

    + Sorts, distributes, prioritizes and composes routine correspondence following established procedures not requiring management review. (i.e., reads correspondence/ highlights important items and sends to supervisor, sends emails sent on behalf of dept head, writes and sends meeting reminders, forwards emails to appropriate distribution list on behalf of department head).

    + Performs routine clerical functions, such as copying, sorting, filing, and typing. Sets up and maintains varied office files, logs, and records office activities.

    + Assists in researching, drafting, and/or abstracting routine reports. Compiles and analyzes basic information.

    + Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls and messages. Responds to routine questions.

    + Maintains supervisor's calendar (i.e., schedules meetings and recurring events, schedules large conference rooms, orders food, ensures applicable equipment is available and ready for meeting, may take meeting minutes).

    + Greets, screens, and directs visitors to appropriate staff member.

    + High School diploma or equivalent.

    Up to one year administrative experience preferred.Working knowledge of word processing, electronic mail/calendar, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software Ability to use applicable MS Suite productsKnowledge of business processes and proceduresAbility to use basic reasoning skills

    **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

    + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

    + Act 33 with renewal

    + Act 34 with renewal

    + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

    **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

    UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusions that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organization’s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resources Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that support the implementation of our diversity strategy.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • 2025 University Recruiting - Value Medical Project Management (VMPM) Intern
    Merck    North Wales, PA 19454
     Posted about 8 hours    

    **Job Description**

    The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research & Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

    Global Project and Alliance Management (GPAM) sits in the research and development (R&D) organization at our Company Research & Development Division. The Project Managers (PM) and Alliance Managers (AM) in GPAM are core members of discovery, development, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), Value and Implementation, and alliance teams at our Company. Project Managers drive these cross-functional teams to deliver projects and products that improve human health and our Company’s business, and Alliance Managers ensure successful collaborations with our R&D alliance partners.

    The incumbent will work in Value and Medical PM group within GPAM and will gain exposure to the activities of that the team does in support of Value and Implementation pipeline as they work on a special project under the direction of a Lead Project Manager. Special projects may include scientific congress planning, health technology assessment submission, medical education event management, coordination of strategic plan development, or other priority initiatives for the team. Those seeking a career in medical affairs, outcomes research, and health policy are strongly encouraged to apply.

    NOTE: This position is available in Rahway, NJ (RY) or Upper Gwynedd, PA (UG) based on candidate preference.

    **Qualifications:**

    **Required Education and Skills:**

    + Candidates must be currently pursuing a Masters' or PhD in business administration, health policy, medicine, outcomes research, pharmacy, project management, public health, or a related field

    + Candidates must have completed at least one year of study by June of 2025

    + Candidates must be available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in May or June of 2025

    **Preferred:**

    + Candidates should have research experience

    + Candidates should have experience leading large multi-stakeholder projects

    + Candidates should be self-motivated, flexible, resourceful, problem-solver with a passion for science

    + Candidates should have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work with scientific teams

    FTP2025

    MRL2025

    **Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.**

    Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

    Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

    **US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:**

    Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

    EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf)

    EEOC GINA Supplement​

    Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

    We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

    Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

    **U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

    Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

    **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**

    Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

    **Employee Status:**

    Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

    **Relocation:**

    No relocation

    **VISA Sponsorship:**

    No

    **Travel Requirements:**

    No Travel Required

    **Flexible Work Arrangements:**

    Hybrid

    **Shift:**

    1st - Day

    **Valid Driving License:**

    No

    **Hazardous Material(s):**

    n/a

    **Job Posting End Date:**

    10/28/2024

    ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.**

    **Job Posting End Date:** 10/28/2024

    A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

    **Requisition ID:** R310927


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • 2025 University Recruiting - Epidemiology Intern
    Merck    Upper Gwynedd, PA 19446
     Posted about 8 hours    

    Job Description

    The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

    Our Research & Development Division located in West Point, PA, is seeking six 2025 summer interns.

    **Primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:**

    + Summarizing background information of a specific topic via targeted literature review

    + Conducting data analysis in real-world health data sources to understand data quality, disease identification or treatment patterns, develop and validate prediction models

    + Summarizing and interpreting study results

    + Contributing to protocol development and manuscript writing

    + Contributing to development and update of visualization tools (e.g., dashboard, geospatial visuals) of real-world data

    + Contributing to development of materials to understand artificial intelligence and machine learning methods

    + Communicating findings to an internal or external audience

    The interns will have the opportunity to present their research work in internal or external professional forums or meetings. In addition, the interns will attend departmental and project team meetings to gain a broad perspective on the application of epidemiology and statistical method in the pharmaceutical industry. We are seeking intern candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, spirit of teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

    **Locations:** West Point, PA; Upper Gwynedd, PA; Rahway, NJ, Boston, MA; fully remote

    This is a full-time internship position. Housing subsidy is not available as part of this program and must be funded by the student.

    **Education:**

    + Required: Candidates must be a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a PhD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, data science, biomedical informatics, or other closely related field; Or a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a PharmD degree with relevant training in epidemiology

    **Required Experience and Skills:**

    + Candidates must be able to commit to full-time employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning June 2025.

    + Candidates will have completed at least 2 semesters of graduate work towards a PhD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, data Science, biomedical Informatics, or other closely related field by May 30, 2025; or towards a PharmD degree with relevant training in epidemiology by May 30, 2025.

    + Candidates will be returning to school in Fall, 2025.

    + Candidates will have effective oral and written communication skills.

    **Preferred Experience and Skills:**

    + Have prior literature review (systematic/targeted) experience.

    + Have a good understanding of real-world data and real-world databases.

    + Have a good knowledge of SAS, SQL, R, or Python. Students with an interest in genetics/biomarkers, geospatial analysis, policy, or patient-reported outcomes/clinical outcomes assessments (PROs/COAs), data science, model development, artificial intelligence/machine learning are encouraged to apply.

    Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

    Expected salary range:

    $39,600.00-$105,500.00

    FTP2025

    GSF2025

    Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

    Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

    **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**

    Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

    **Employee Status:**

    Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

    **Relocation:**

    No relocation

    **VISA Sponsorship:**

    No

    **Travel Requirements:**

    10%

    **Flexible Work Arrangements:**

    Remote

    **Shift:**

    1st - Day

    **Valid Driving License:**

    No

    **Hazardous Material(s):**

    NA

    **Job Posting End Date:**

    10/28/2024

    ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.**

    **Job Posting End Date:** 10/28/2024

    A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

    **Requisition ID:** R310975


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • 2025 University Recruiting - Epidemiology Intern
    Merck    Harrisburg, PA 17108
     Posted about 8 hours    

    Job Description

    The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

    Our Research & Development Division located in West Point, PA, is seeking six 2025 summer interns.

    **Primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:**

    + Summarizing background information of a specific topic via targeted literature review

    + Conducting data analysis in real-world health data sources to understand data quality, disease identification or treatment patterns, develop and validate prediction models

    + Summarizing and interpreting study results

    + Contributing to protocol development and manuscript writing

    + Contributing to development and update of visualization tools (e.g., dashboard, geospatial visuals) of real-world data

    + Contributing to development of materials to understand artificial intelligence and machine learning methods

    + Communicating findings to an internal or external audience

    The interns will have the opportunity to present their research work in internal or external professional forums or meetings. In addition, the interns will attend departmental and project team meetings to gain a broad perspective on the application of epidemiology and statistical method in the pharmaceutical industry. We are seeking intern candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, spirit of teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

    **Locations:** West Point, PA; Upper Gwynedd, PA; Rahway, NJ, Boston, MA; fully remote

    This is a full-time internship position. Housing subsidy is not available as part of this program and must be funded by the student.

    **Education:**

    + Required: Candidates must be a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a PhD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, data science, biomedical informatics, or other closely related field; Or a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a PharmD degree with relevant training in epidemiology

    **Required Experience and Skills:**

    + Candidates must be able to commit to full-time employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning June 2025.

    + Candidates will have completed at least 2 semesters of graduate work towards a PhD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, data Science, biomedical Informatics, or other closely related field by May 30, 2025; or towards a PharmD degree with relevant training in epidemiology by May 30, 2025.

    + Candidates will be returning to school in Fall, 2025.

    + Candidates will have effective oral and written communication skills.

    **Preferred Experience and Skills:**

    + Have prior literature review (systematic/targeted) experience.

    + Have a good understanding of real-world data and real-world databases.

    + Have a good knowledge of SAS, SQL, R, or Python. Students with an interest in genetics/biomarkers, geospatial analysis, policy, or patient-reported outcomes/clinical outcomes assessments (PROs/COAs), data science, model development, artificial intelligence/machine learning are encouraged to apply.

    Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

    Expected salary range:

    $39,600.00-$105,500.00

    FTP2025

    GSF2025

    Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

    Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

    **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**

    Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

    **Employee Status:**

    Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

    **Relocation:**

    No relocation

    **VISA Sponsorship:**

    No

    **Travel Requirements:**

    10%

    **Flexible Work Arrangements:**

    Remote

    **Shift:**

    1st - Day

    **Valid Driving License:**

    No

    **Hazardous Material(s):**

    NA

    **Job Posting End Date:**

    10/28/2024

    ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.**

    **Job Posting End Date:** 10/28/2024

    A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

    **Requisition ID:** R310975


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • 2025 University Recruiting - Clinical Safety and Risk Management Intern
    Merck    North Wales, PA 19454
     Posted about 8 hours    

    Job Description

    The Future Talent Program features internships that lasts up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research & Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

    The Clinical Safety and Risk Management (CSRM) Department in Rahway, NJ, or Upper Gwynedd, PA, seeks a summer intern who will work collaboratively in a team environment. The intern will learn about pharmacovigilance and risk management through various methods such as e-learnings, orientations, shadowing experiences, and independent study. The intern will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on risk management and pharmacovigilance in the pharmaceutical industry.

    We are seeking intern candidates at all levels with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment. This position will support Clinical Safety and Risk Management by assisting with project-specific tasks, including, but not limited to, project management, document management, documentation review, technical editing, meeting coordination, and facilitation.

    **The intern will also have the opportunity to:**

    + Gain an understanding of the processes that support risk management and safety signaling

    + Gain exposure to pharmacovigilance regulations that drive our business

    + Interact with employees who have broad experience across retail, hospital, and industry

    Candidates must be available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in June 2025.

    **Education and Experience Requirements:**

    + Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate OR graduate degree program in a STEM field, preferably Pharmaceutical Science or Health Professional degrees (Nursing, Medicine, PharmD etc.)

    + Candidates must have completed a minimum of one (1) year of undergraduate study

    + Candidates must have technical expertise and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, share sites and the ability to use these tools to create

    + Candidates must possess self-motivation and the ability to drive results independently

    + Candidates must have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

    + Candidates must have excellent written and communication skills

    **Preferred Experience & Skills:**

    + Candidates should have creativity and experience across a wide array of technology

    FTP2025

    MRL2025

    Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

    Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

    **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**

    Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

    **Employee Status:**

    Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

    **Relocation:**

    No relocation

    **VISA Sponsorship:**

    No

    **Travel Requirements:**

    No Travel Required

    **Flexible Work Arrangements:**

    Hybrid

    **Shift:**

    1st - Day

    **Valid Driving License:**

    No

    **Hazardous Material(s):**

    n/a

    **Job Posting End Date:**

    10/28/2024

    ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.**

    **Job Posting End Date:** 10/28/2024

    A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

    **Requisition ID:** R310841


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • 2025 University Recruiting- Bioanalytical Co-op
    Merck    Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
     Posted about 8 hours    

    **Job Description**

    The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals

    Our company is on the quest for cures and is committed to be the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today we’re doubling down on this goal. Our company's Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow and will take our company's leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule, biologics, vaccine R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.

    Co-Op Scientists in the Regulated Immunogenicity and Molecular Bioanalytics team within Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalytics (PDMB) at Spring House Innovation Park contribute to the vaccine and biologic therapeutic area through development, optimization, validation, clinical and pre-clinical testing. This specific position will support the molecular team and the individual should have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and concepts of molecular biology as it pertains to method development and testing. The successful candidate will provide input into the design of experiments to optimize methods, evaluate new techniques, and trouble-shoot molecular assays as needed. Experience in Next Generation Sequencing is desired.

    The responsibilities of the Co-Op scientist will be to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to contribute to the support of the vaccines and biologics pre-clinical and clinical studies. The candidate will be able to leverage the understanding of molecular characteristics impacting bioanalytical procedures.

    Qualifications

    **Education Minimum Requirement:**

    + B.A./B.S. in biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology or equivalent bio-related science with 3+ years of molecular biology or related experience.

    + M.S. in biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology, or equivalent bio-related science

    **Responsibilities:**

    + Communicates results and provides unsolicited ideas to team and project lead through presentations and reports.

    + Provide input as a scientist on method development and test method optimization.

    + Strong organizational and project management skills.

    + Demonstrates urgency and sensitive to meet project timelines

    **Required Experience and Skills:**

    + Experience executing routine molecular assays, data interpretation, and quality control techniques for technologies including NGS, nucleic acid extraction, qPCR/dPCR.

    + Ability to follow established procedures, develop new protocols, and strong attention to detail.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver ideas to an interdisciplinary team.

    + Proven experience thinking critically and ability to solve complex technical issues

    + Competent individual that maintains full accountability for data generated and can work collaboratively in an organized setting.

    **Preferred Experience and Skills:**

    + Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, GraphPad Prism, and electronic laboratory notebooks.

    + Experience with use of automated equipment and Biomek i7 liquid handler.

    + Familiarity with troubleshooting and reworking experiments based on data interpretation.

    + Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Nextflow, or equivalent).

    + Experience analyzing and interpreting large data sets.

    Your role at our company is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At our company, we’re inventing for life.

    Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

    Expected salary range:

    $39,600.00-$105,500.00

    FTP2025

    MRL2025

    **Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.**

    Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

    Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

    **US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:**

    Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

    EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf)

    EEOC GINA Supplement​

    Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

    We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

    Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

    **U.S. Hybrid Work Model**

    Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

    **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**

    Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

    **Employee Status:**

    Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

    **Relocation:**

    No relocation

    **VISA Sponsorship:**

    No

    **Travel Requirements:**

    No Travel Required

    **Flexible Work Arrangements:**

    Not Applicable

    **Shift:**

    Not Indicated

    **Valid Driving License:**

    No

    **Hazardous Material(s):**

    N/A

    **Job Posting End Date:**

    10/28/2024

    ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.**

    **Job Posting End Date:** 10/28/2024

    A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

    **Requisition ID:** R310522


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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