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Sr. Scientist Job

Employer
Merck
Location
West Point PA
Closing date
Dec 28, 2016

Job Details

Sr. Scientist-PHA001340

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.


Description:

Merck Research Laboratories Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Drug Metabolism (PPDM) Department has a Senior Scientist level position available in West Point, PA for a highly talented and motivated individual. This opportunity will involve using innovative technologies to investigate the distribution of therapeutic agents in preclinical species through the application of mass spectrometry imaging techniques (MALDI-MS, Surface Analysis MS, and others). In this role, the candidate will be expected to design and conduct experiments, interpret results, and share data with cross-functional teams.

Further roles include facilitating development of internal state-of-the-art mass spectrometry-based imaging capabilities. Routine work will include preparing tissue sections, developing imaging mass spectrometry methods, conducting imaging experiments, analyzing and summarizing data, and communicating with project teams. The candidate should have the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with internal and external groups effectively. Candidate will be expected to travel between Merck & Co. sites as needed 25% time.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

- Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field.

Required Experience:

- Strong background in mass spectrometry-based tissue imaging, including utilization of MALDI-mass spectrometry instrumentation.

- Track record of innovative problem solving and method development.

Preferred Experience:

- Strong verbal and excellent written communication skills.

- Excellent analytical and technical skills.

- Tissue sample preparation for MS imaging.

- Hands-on experience with histological staining and microscopy.

- Knowledge other ex vivo or in vivo imaging modalities.

- Diverse background in mass spectrometry including quantitative bioanalysis and metabolite identification.

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: Pharmacokinetics/Drug Metab

Job Title:Sr. Scientist, Pharmacokinetics

Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point

Other Locations: NA-US-NJ-Rahway

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

Hazardous Materials: outine laboratory chemicals and potentially low-energy emmiting radioisotopes, 3H or 14C

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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