Scientist SAS Programmer Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- Rahway NJ
- Closing date
- Aug 22, 2016
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- Sector
- Science, Computer Science and IT, Information Science and Technology, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Chemistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Law
- Organization Type
- Corporate
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Job Details
Scientist SAS Programmer-CHE004827
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.
As a member of the Data Management and Informatics group, which is part of the Global Science and Commercialization Technology-Analytical Chemistry in Development and Supply (GSTC-ACDS), you will be working closely with product team members (including scientists and statisticians) to provide support of high priority drug candidates for new drug submissions (e.g. IND/NDA/MAA), regulatory responses and investigations; ensuring deliverables meet tight timelines. Outcome has direct impact on successful product registrations worldwide and continuous supply of medicine to our patients.
The incumbent will need to have strong scientific knowledge with aptitude towards computer systems, excellent interpersonal skills and high level SAS programming skills (e.g. SAS/Base, SAS Macros, SAS/STAT and SAS/Graph).
This position requires the ability to work independently and work well in a highly collaborative environment as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
Qualifications
Education Requirement:
- BS or MS in Science/Statistics/Mathematics or related discipline with strong computer knowledge
Required Experience:
- Certified SAS programmer
- Laboratory experience/knowledge
- Three or more years of working experience
Preferred Experience:
- BS with five (5) years of experience or MS with three (3) years of experience
- Over 3 years of programming experience with analytical or clinical trial data and preparing programming and testing documentation
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a very dynamic organization with minimum supervision with good judgment and sound decision making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage time and tasks in an organized and professional manner
- Prior work experience with Pharmaceutical industry is desirable
- Good understanding of computer system development life cycles, GMP, and related regulatory guidelines
- Laboratory experience and knowledge of LIMS is highly desirable
- Knowledge of other statistical tools and data visualization tools (e.g. Spotfire) is desirable
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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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: Chemistry
Job Title:Scientist, Chemistry
Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Rahway
Other Locations: NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): N/A
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.
As a member of the Data Management and Informatics group, which is part of the Global Science and Commercialization Technology-Analytical Chemistry in Development and Supply (GSTC-ACDS), you will be working closely with product team members (including scientists and statisticians) to provide support of high priority drug candidates for new drug submissions (e.g. IND/NDA/MAA), regulatory responses and investigations; ensuring deliverables meet tight timelines. Outcome has direct impact on successful product registrations worldwide and continuous supply of medicine to our patients.
The incumbent will need to have strong scientific knowledge with aptitude towards computer systems, excellent interpersonal skills and high level SAS programming skills (e.g. SAS/Base, SAS Macros, SAS/STAT and SAS/Graph).
This position requires the ability to work independently and work well in a highly collaborative environment as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
Qualifications
Education Requirement:
- BS or MS in Science/Statistics/Mathematics or related discipline with strong computer knowledge
Required Experience:
- Certified SAS programmer
- Laboratory experience/knowledge
- Three or more years of working experience
Preferred Experience:
- BS with five (5) years of experience or MS with three (3) years of experience
- Over 3 years of programming experience with analytical or clinical trial data and preparing programming and testing documentation
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a very dynamic organization with minimum supervision with good judgment and sound decision making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage time and tasks in an organized and professional manner
- Prior work experience with Pharmaceutical industry is desirable
- Good understanding of computer system development life cycles, GMP, and related regulatory guidelines
- Laboratory experience and knowledge of LIMS is highly desirable
- Knowledge of other statistical tools and data visualization tools (e.g. Spotfire) is desirable
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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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: Chemistry
Job Title:Scientist, Chemistry
Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Rahway
Other Locations: NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): N/A
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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