Company Profile
Company Overview
At EMD Millipore, one of the top three investors in R& D in the Life Science Tools industry, we develop cutting-edge technologies and services for bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Innovation drives everything we do. And it’s reinforced by our collaborative culture, pioneering spirit and unwavering focus on the world’s most challenging human health issues. Now, as a division of Merck KGaA, a global force in chemicals and pharmaceuticals with 40 000 employees in 64 countries we’re even better placed to offer careers that are more satisfying, challenging and rewarding.
Company History
EMD Millipore, known outside North America as Merck Millipore, is part of the Merck Group, a company with more than 40,000 employees in 67 countries, that was generating total revenues of EUR 9.3 billion in 2010.
Merck is the world’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company with roots dating back to 1668. In 1917 the U.S. subsidiary Merck & Co. was expropriated and has been an independent company ever since. From the start of industrial production in 1827, to initial research on liquid crystals more than 100 years ago, up to our entry into targeted cancer therapy with the launch of Erbitux®, many milestones in our history provide strong evidence of the pioneering spirit of the people at Merck.
Benefits
At Millipore, hiring and retaining talented employees is a top priority. One of the many ways we do that is by offering a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that is among the finest in our industry. Benefits are a significant part of every employee’s total rewards.
We offer a wide range of high-quality, cost-effective benefit plans and programs. When you join Millipore you automatically receive some of these benefits. Other benefits are optional – you may enroll if you wish. We recognize that individual employees have different needs and try to offer as many benefit choices as possible.
We also recognize that the needs of employees and their families change. We continually examine our benefits, exploring ways to improve existing plans or offer new plans in response to changing needs.