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Principal Scientist, Peptide Chemistry Job

Employer
Merck
Location
Kenilworth NJ
Closing date
Aug 19, 2016

Job Details

Principal Scientist, Peptide Chemistry-CHE004800

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.


In Discovery Chemistry Modalities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for scientific and technical leadership of a team of peptide and small molecule chemists in the context of a drug discovery program. In this role, the incumbent will engage in synthetic and medicinal chemistry problem solving and work with team members to drive progress. He/She will collaborate across disciplines to contribute to project strategy, experimental design and may have project leadership responsibility. Furthermore, the incumbent will be responsible for training and mentoring members of the team. As a Principle Scientist, the candidate will have collaborative engagement with the external scientific community and make direct contributions to Merck’s external reputation. The successful candidate must also have excellent interpersonal, cross functional collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education:

- Ph.D. in chemistry/related degree

Required:

- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in peptide synthesis, purification and analytical characterization including HPLC, MS and biophysical methods

- Experience in communication, collaboration and leadership skills in a team environment

- Track record of leadership in the training and mentoring of team members in peptide synthesis

- Publication record in the peptide literature

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.

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Job: Chemistry

Job Title:Prin. Scientist, Chemistry

Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Kenilworth

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

Hazardous Materials: standard laboratory chemicals

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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