by Stacy Dunn
Merck Animal Health recently hosted a job fair in Charlottetown. This company, formerly known as Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, helps aquaculture producers and conservationists cultivate and maintain healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems.
On PEI, Merck Animal Health currently employs 140 skilled workers. The manufacturing and quality facility in Charlottetown produces fish vaccines that are shipped worldwide.
“The PEI site has grown tremendously in the last number of years,” says Charmaine Noonan, Senior Director/Site Head. “Merck purchased the company in July, and they have been very supportive in our journey of growth. Our primary product continues to grow in the market, and we are looking forward to tapping into the highly skilled talent on PEI.”
Current job opportunities
- Production Technicians
- Quality Analysts
- Warehouse Associates
“We are looking for people with high school diplomas, and a diploma or degree in biotechnology is an asset,” says Marie France Gani, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Human Resources with Merck Canada. “We are also looking for people with a minimum of one-year of experience in a manufacturing environment and with knowledge of GMP practices.”
Where jobs are advertised
Jobs are posted at https://jobs.merck.com. PEI job postings can also be found on the PEI BioAlliance website. Click here.
“In order to be considered for a job, please apply online,” Marie France says. “You can also connect with us on LinkedIn. You can connect with any of our Recruiters or Managers who has a LinkedIn account, and they can point you in the right direction.”
Aquaculture is the fastest growing source of animal protein in the world. PEI has established itself as a global centre of expertise in fish health product development and commercialization with nine companies involved in developing fish health technologies, as well as the Atlantic Veterinary College’s fish health programs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
on job opportunities at Merck Animal Health, visit www.merck.ca/en/
