170 highly skilled jobs are to come on stream in Carlow very quickly.
MSD says they are starting the recruitment process straight away for a variety of roles including lab technicians, biochemists, chemical and mechanical engineers.
It’s after the global pharma chain announced plans yesterday to build a new vaccine facility on their existing site on the Dublin Road in Carlow.
Brian O’Farrell CEO of the Carlow Chambers says this news is a big boost to Carlow’s reputation and will help drive further employment prospects.