Senior Scientist - Cell Engineering Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- Kenilworth NJ
- Closing date
- Nov 2, 2016
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Job Details
Senior Scientist - Cell Engineering-PRE000570
Description
Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
BioProcesss Development is seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist in the Cell Line Development group to help develop and characterize early and late stage mammalian commercial cell lines to support innovative biological pipeline projects. The successful candidate should have an in-depth understanding of cell biology, molecular genetics and hand-on experience of related technology, i.e. chromosome spreading, FISH, knock-in/knock-out, Chromatin IP, FACS, microscopy, etc. Candidate must have experience in executing complex study designs requiring highly organized data collection and management. The selected candidate will be expected to work independently, including proactive planning, trouble shooting and successful execution of complex experimental protocols for cell line development and technology assessment. The selected candidate will be developed to serve as a technical lead and functional area representative on project teams.
Qualifications
Education:
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or related Biological Sciences or MS degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related Biological Sciences with at least 4 years of cell culture related experience
Required:
- Experienced in chromosome spreading and FISH techniques.
- Deep knowledge of DNA vector design and construction.
- Experience in mammalian cell culture.
Preferred:
- Experienced in DNA microarray, Next Generation Sequencing, and data analysis.
- Experienced in genome editing with mammalian cells.
- Experience of database and statistical software (e.g. Excel, Access, JMP)
- Familiar with method of cell count, cell viability measurement, ELISA and FACS staining.
- Demonstrated hands on expertise of automation and high throughput screening; analysis and interpretation data.
- Candidate has experience in handling large number of sample preparation and analysis and generating reports.
- Experience in equipment programming and maintenance including liquid handlers and small scale column chromatography, i.e. Tecan, FACS Aria and Waters UPLC.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in team environment.
- Excellent project leadership skills in driving for results and innovation.
Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Preclinical Dev Generic
Job Title:Sr. Scientist, Preclinical Dev.
Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Kenilworth
Employee Status: Regular
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): 1st
Hazardous Materials: DMSO, Phenol, Bacterial
Company Trade Name:Merck
Description
Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
BioProcesss Development is seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist in the Cell Line Development group to help develop and characterize early and late stage mammalian commercial cell lines to support innovative biological pipeline projects. The successful candidate should have an in-depth understanding of cell biology, molecular genetics and hand-on experience of related technology, i.e. chromosome spreading, FISH, knock-in/knock-out, Chromatin IP, FACS, microscopy, etc. Candidate must have experience in executing complex study designs requiring highly organized data collection and management. The selected candidate will be expected to work independently, including proactive planning, trouble shooting and successful execution of complex experimental protocols for cell line development and technology assessment. The selected candidate will be developed to serve as a technical lead and functional area representative on project teams.
Qualifications
Education:
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or related Biological Sciences or MS degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related Biological Sciences with at least 4 years of cell culture related experience
Required:
- Experienced in chromosome spreading and FISH techniques.
- Deep knowledge of DNA vector design and construction.
- Experience in mammalian cell culture.
Preferred:
- Experienced in DNA microarray, Next Generation Sequencing, and data analysis.
- Experienced in genome editing with mammalian cells.
- Experience of database and statistical software (e.g. Excel, Access, JMP)
- Familiar with method of cell count, cell viability measurement, ELISA and FACS staining.
- Demonstrated hands on expertise of automation and high throughput screening; analysis and interpretation data.
- Candidate has experience in handling large number of sample preparation and analysis and generating reports.
- Experience in equipment programming and maintenance including liquid handlers and small scale column chromatography, i.e. Tecan, FACS Aria and Waters UPLC.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in team environment.
- Excellent project leadership skills in driving for results and innovation.
Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Preclinical Dev Generic
Job Title:Sr. Scientist, Preclinical Dev.
Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Kenilworth
Employee Status: Regular
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): 1st
Hazardous Materials: DMSO, Phenol, Bacterial
Company Trade Name:Merck
Company
Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, consumer health and animal products. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for tomorrow.
We have made it our mission to provide innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, satisfy customer needs and to be recognized as a great place to work
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