Position Summary

The Data Analyst Apprenticeship is an entry-level position within Merck & Co., Inc.

geared toward building a career in data analytics. As an apprentice, you will spend

four days per week in on-the-job training and one day per week completing

OpenClassrooms’ online Help Desk Technician training path - all while earning an

income! At the completion of your apprenticeship you will receive a U.S.

Department of Labor, Certificate of Completion of Registered Apprenticeship

Program.

This competency-based training program is approximately 15-months long and

includes 3-month intensive skills boot camp to build core skills followed by a

12-month long apprenticeship.

Future-proof Your Career with OpenClassrooms

OpenClassrooms’ mission is to make education accessible to everyone. Through

this apprenticeship opportunity with Merck & Co., Inc., 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:

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

Qualifications:

• Able to work hybrid or remote in the Upper Gwynedd, PA Merck Location
• At least 18 years of age
• U.S. citizen or have the right to work in the U.S.
• Available to commit to a 3-month skills bootcamp followed by a 2000-hour
• apprenticeship program (approximately 15 months total)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (for non-native
• speakers a TOEFL score of 80 is recommended)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical knowledge:
• Fundamentals of computer literacy (high-school level.
• Fundamentals of probability, statistics, and linear algebra (high-school level)
• Programming language HTML, SQL, Python ...)
• Manipulating data Excel, BI tool ...)
• Employer To Provide: Access to technical equipment:(Computer PC or Mac), with administrator rights, at least 8 GB of RAM, and 100 GB of storage space available
• Access to headphones, a webcam, and a stable internet connection

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 in

the application process.

Benefits: Provided by YUPRO Placement

Employment Type: 3-month bootcamp and 2000-hour competency-based apprenticeship (approximately 15 months)

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?

Opportunity to join an exciting Pharmaceutical company focused on improving health worldwide.

Earn and Learn - earn a salary {{with benefits}} while training in a professional occupation.

Earn a credential that can be used to further your career

Weekly 1:1 mentorship with an industry professional throughout the training program

Equal Employment Opportunity

OpenClassrooms, the Sponsor of this Registered Apprenticeship Program, will not

discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race,

color, 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 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.

See the OpenClassrooms Equal Employment Opportunity pledge: