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Merck to Cut Nearly 150 Jobs in New Jersey

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
150
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jun 2, 2026
150 OF 70,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Jersey, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Merck is set to lay off nearly 150 employees in New Jersey as part of a workforce reduction. The layoffs are part of a broader trend affecting various companies in the region. While specific reasons for the cuts were not detailed, this move reflects ongoing adjustments within the company. The affected positions are expected to impact operations in the area significantly. Merck's decision aligns with similar actions taken by other firms, indicating a challenging economic environment.

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 150 jobs in NJ as of June 2, 2026.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 70,000 people Merck & Co., Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 34 layoff events at Merck & Co., Inc. since May 2025, including 146 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 31 additional events known from news reporting.

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Merck & Co., Inc.MRK
Health Care · 70,000 employees
34
EVENTS TRACKED
146
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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