Scientist - Assay Development and Testing Job

Scientist - Assay Development and Testing-BIO004640

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.


Develop and troubleshoot clinical assays to monitor immunogenicity to support Merck biologics and vaccine programs. Designs and executes experiments for biological and/or vaccine clinical assays to optimize existing technique. Performs existing techniques accurately and be able to trouble shoot these techniques. Evaluates new techniques/technologies and equipment. Participates in designing, conducting, analyzing and reporting the results of laboratory experiments. Collaborates and communicates within and across the work group. Maintains familiarity with current scientific/technical literature as it applies to one’s current job responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education:

- BS Degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry or a related Biological Sciences discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related experience or MS degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry or a related Biological Sciences discipline

Required:

- Candidate must be trained in GLP requirements and must have experience working in a regulated laboratory environment.

- Candidate must have extensive experience with Immunology assays including development, validation and troubleshooting of assays using the Luminex platform.

- Candidate must have experience executing on formal reagent qualifications, QC trending activities, and troubleshooting for immunological, cell based, and molecular assay methods.

- Applies knowledge of the principles and concepts of bioanalytical and/or Vaccine clinical testing. Applies technical skills to complete assigned work within own group/project team.

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: Biologics, Vaccines, Analytical Formulat

Job Title:Scientist, Bio & Vacc Formul

Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

Shift (if applicable): 1st

Hazardous Materials: If yes, please specify: human clinical samples

Company Trade Name:Merck