Research scientist in immuno-oncology Job

Research scientist in immuno-oncology:BIO004851

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. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified its 125-year legacy. Merck’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Merck is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, we’re doubling down on this goal. Merck Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow, and will take Merck’s leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.

We’re searching for an enthusiastic and motivated bench scientist who is looking to advance their career in drug discovery. At Merck Oncology Boston we need a scientist to help develop and execute the cellular experiments that will help us bring new medicines to market. Your primary role will be at the bench, and you should have strong technical skills in cell handling & assay development. We expect that you’ll be interested in expanding your skills, and will be willing to learn immunology-specific and oncology-specific techniques. Other important qualities we expect you to have are the ability to work well with others, work well in a team, handle multiple conflicting priorities and communicate effectively. Certain skills/experience are a big plus – knowledge of flow cytometry, Nanostring, familiarity with 96w and 384w format and/or automated liquid handling, as is experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments.

The specific responsibilities of the candidate include but are not limited to:

- Independently design, conduct, interpret and report in vitro studies using a wide range of established methodologies.
- Ensure data generated is communicated in a concise, easy to understand manner to the appropriate teams and stakeholders.
- Contribute scientifically to drug discovery research programs, including identification and validation of novel targets.
- Collaborate with members from other functional areas, including medicinal chemistry, biologics, in vivo and in vitro pharmacology and translational sciences.
- Work with external academic, biotechnology, and contract research organizations

Qualifications

Education:

- BS/MS in biology or related degree

Required:

- Experience in cellular assay development, tissue culture, primary human and mouse cell culture, RT-PCR or Nanostring, flow cytometry heavily preferred.

Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, we’re inventing for life. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

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Primary Location: NA-US-MA-Boston

Job Type: Full Time

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

Hazardous Materials: Work with standard MRL biology lab hazards

Alternative Work Arrangements Available: Not Available

Relocation Provided: None

Company Trade Name:Merck