Data Analyst Apprenticeship At Merck & Co., Inc.

Apprenticeship Overview

Position Summary

The Data Analyst Apprenticeship is an entry-level position within Merck geared toward building upon the foundations of a career as a Data Analyst. As an Apprentice, you will complete the Open Classrooms Data Analyst Registered Apprenticeship training program while simultaneously working for Merck. You will earn a stipend during the training program. The program rhythm consists of one day of online technical training, working one-on-one with a mentor, and four days of on-the-job training per week. The 15-month competency-based training includes a 3-month intensive Bootcamp to build core skills and introduce tools and technology that will be used through the apprenticeship training program and 12 months of technical training.

Futureproof your career with OpenClassrooms

OpenClassrooms’ mission is to make education accessible to everyone. Through this apprenticeship opportunity with Merck, you can learn a new job while simultaneously receiving a unique 100% online training experience that combines 20% theory and 80% real-life projects, ensuring you are fully prepared for the job ahead. Joining OpenClassrooms means becoming part of a global community of over 12,000 active and motivated learners spread across 72 countries.

Apprentice Responsibilities:

The work-study program participant will have the following responsibilities as part of the technical and work-study program:

• Install computer software.
• Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
• Design software applications.
• Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility.
• Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
• Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
• Evaluate technical data to determine the effect on designs or plans.
• Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
• Write computer programming code.
• Prepare analytical reports.
• Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
• Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
• Prepare data for analysis.
• Supervise information technology personnel.
• Evaluate data quality.
• Present research results to others.
• Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.

Qualifications:

For eligibility, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be over 18 years of age. Be a U.S. citizen and have the right to work in the U.S.
• Education- Client specific: Have a high school diploma, vocational certificate, or equivalent. With the highest qualification, an associate's degree or some college level.
• Availability to train for 15 months: 3 months Bootcamp(remote) + 12 months apprenticeship program (100%remote or onsite/hybrid).
• Language: Have a strong verbal and written level of English (for non-native speakers, a CEFR level of B2, an IELTS band score of 6.5, or a TOEFL score of 80 is recommended).
• Able to work (100%remote or onsite/hybrid) within Merck’s UpperGwynedd location.

Technical prerequisites to enroll in the Bootcamp:

• OpenClassrooms Course Certificate: Improve your Data Literacy

APPLICATION PROCESS

Upon applying, you will first complete OpenClassrooms’ admissions process to confirm your eligibility to the program. We will guide you through the next steps with Merck.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Holiday and Sick days
• A PC, webcam, and headset will be provided to you during the contract to support program requirements.

Why should you join this program?

• Weekly 1:1 mentorship throughout training with an industry professional
• Earn a credential that can be used to further your career
• Earn and Learn - earn a salary with benefits while training in a professional occupation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OpenClassrooms.Inc will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.

OpenClassrooms Inc. will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.