Associate Principal Scientist – Neurodegenerative Diseases Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- West Point PA
- Closing date
- Dec 2, 2016
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Associate Principal Scientist – Neurodegenerative Diseases-BIO004628
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.
By joining the Neuroscience department at Merck, you will engage in exciting drug discovery research targeting the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Working in synergy with all disciplines within R&D, you will contribute to the definition of novel and innovative strategies, targeting discovery of new treatments in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease and movement disorders. An expert in Neurobiology, you will work as part of a high profile team to apply advanced cell biology techniques to identify, validate and progress innovative novel drug targets. You will design and implement in vitro/in vivo models for target identification and mechanism of action studies.The position will also require 1) leading and serving as a core team member on drug discovery programs and 2) managing research associates.
An inspirational and outstanding scientist with an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, you will demonstrate a true passion for cutting-edge science, and provide scientific input into the target portfolio. Additionally, the successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and able to lead small, interdisciplinary groups of creative scientists.
Qualifications
Education:
- A Ph.D. in neurodegenerative diseases or related field within the neuroscience area with a minimum of 4 years of experience in academia or pharmaceutical industry
Required:
- A strong track record of achievement and experience of working on programs aimed at identifying novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
- An international reputation for research excellence and can show evidence of research productivity. You have an in-depth knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease and movement disorders.
Preferred:
- Deep expertise in a wide range of cell assays including experience using quantitative imaging technologies (fluorescence microscopy, high content screening).
- Addional skills in molecular biology including the use of viral vector systems in in vitro/in vivo models, shRNA, protein pull-down assay and the analysis of signaling pathways would be an added benefit.
- Experience developing practical research strategies, translate strategy into experiments, thrive in a team environment, communicate clearly and candidly, and work within high performing teams in a matrix organization.
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
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Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Biology-Discovery
Job Title:Assoc Prin. Scientist, Biology-Discovery
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): 1st
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.
By joining the Neuroscience department at Merck, you will engage in exciting drug discovery research targeting the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Working in synergy with all disciplines within R&D, you will contribute to the definition of novel and innovative strategies, targeting discovery of new treatments in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease and movement disorders. An expert in Neurobiology, you will work as part of a high profile team to apply advanced cell biology techniques to identify, validate and progress innovative novel drug targets. You will design and implement in vitro/in vivo models for target identification and mechanism of action studies.The position will also require 1) leading and serving as a core team member on drug discovery programs and 2) managing research associates.
An inspirational and outstanding scientist with an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, you will demonstrate a true passion for cutting-edge science, and provide scientific input into the target portfolio. Additionally, the successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and able to lead small, interdisciplinary groups of creative scientists.
Qualifications
Education:
- A Ph.D. in neurodegenerative diseases or related field within the neuroscience area with a minimum of 4 years of experience in academia or pharmaceutical industry
Required:
- A strong track record of achievement and experience of working on programs aimed at identifying novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
- An international reputation for research excellence and can show evidence of research productivity. You have an in-depth knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease and movement disorders.
Preferred:
- Deep expertise in a wide range of cell assays including experience using quantitative imaging technologies (fluorescence microscopy, high content screening).
- Addional skills in molecular biology including the use of viral vector systems in in vitro/in vivo models, shRNA, protein pull-down assay and the analysis of signaling pathways would be an added benefit.
- Experience developing practical research strategies, translate strategy into experiments, thrive in a team environment, communicate clearly and candidly, and work within high performing teams in a matrix organization.
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: Biology-Discovery
Job Title:Assoc Prin. Scientist, Biology-Discovery
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): 1st
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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