Testing Analyst Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- West Point PA
- Closing date
- Jan 4, 2017
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Job Details
Testing Analyst-BIO004737
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.
Applications are sought for a motivated and experienced Scientist to join the BioChemistry Lab of the GMP Laboratories group within Vaccine Bioprocess Research and Development in West Point, PA. Primary responsibilities of this position include biochemical assay (chromatography) testing in support of the release and stability of drug substance and drug product clinical supplies for vaccine and biologics clinical candidates. Specific duties include:
- Performing assays to measure BSL1 and BSL2 products and process residuals under cGMP conditions
- Authoring cGMP SOPs and analytical method procedures
- Authoring and executing analytical method qualification protocols
- Actively participating in routine lab maintenance activities
- Authoring and performing instrument validation documents and activities, respectively
- Managing and coordinating projects for cross disciplinary groups
- Activities may require flexible scheduling for occasional shift work
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
- A Bachelor's Degree combined with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD with no additional years of relevant experience is required.
Required :
- In-depth knowledge, understanding, and experience performing biochemical assays.
- Formal training and experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g. HPLC).
- Experience with viral vaccines.
Preferred:
- Formal training and experience with cGMP expectations, electronic notebooks, electronic data repositories, instrument validation, and SOPs
- Track-record of independent problem-solving and application of advanced innovative scientific approaches
- Committed to working in a collaborative manner across functional areas
- Fast learner with an attention to details
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organization to multi-task and manage multiple projects
- Possess strong scientific skills including sound experimental design, data processing and interpretation skills
- Experience with aseptic handling of cell lines
- Experience with analytical method development and transfer to GMP labs
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: Biological Manuf-Pilot Plant
Job Title:Sr. Scientist, Biologics Pre Manf
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): N/A
Hazardous Materials: Depending on program being supported.
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.
Applications are sought for a motivated and experienced Scientist to join the BioChemistry Lab of the GMP Laboratories group within Vaccine Bioprocess Research and Development in West Point, PA. Primary responsibilities of this position include biochemical assay (chromatography) testing in support of the release and stability of drug substance and drug product clinical supplies for vaccine and biologics clinical candidates. Specific duties include:
- Performing assays to measure BSL1 and BSL2 products and process residuals under cGMP conditions
- Authoring cGMP SOPs and analytical method procedures
- Authoring and executing analytical method qualification protocols
- Actively participating in routine lab maintenance activities
- Authoring and performing instrument validation documents and activities, respectively
- Managing and coordinating projects for cross disciplinary groups
- Activities may require flexible scheduling for occasional shift work
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
- A Bachelor's Degree combined with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD with no additional years of relevant experience is required.
Required :
- In-depth knowledge, understanding, and experience performing biochemical assays.
- Formal training and experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g. HPLC).
- Experience with viral vaccines.
Preferred:
- Formal training and experience with cGMP expectations, electronic notebooks, electronic data repositories, instrument validation, and SOPs
- Track-record of independent problem-solving and application of advanced innovative scientific approaches
- Committed to working in a collaborative manner across functional areas
- Fast learner with an attention to details
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organization to multi-task and manage multiple projects
- Possess strong scientific skills including sound experimental design, data processing and interpretation skills
- Experience with aseptic handling of cell lines
- Experience with analytical method development and transfer to GMP labs
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: Biological Manuf-Pilot Plant
Job Title:Sr. Scientist, Biologics Pre Manf
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): N/A
Hazardous Materials: Depending on program being supported.
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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