Statement by Durham Tech President J.B. Buxton on Merck’s opening of their new Durham facility

I want to congratulate Merck on the opening today of their new, $1 billion, 225,000-square-foot facility dedicated to vaccine manufacturing at the Durham site. Durham Tech is a proud partner of Merck’s and stands ready to support this expansion by ensuring a skilled, diverse talent pipeline and providing needed customized training.

This announcement is good news for Merck, good news for the regional economy, and good news for people looking for great jobs.