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Principal Scientist Job

Employer
Merck
Location
Kenilworth NJ
Closing date
Aug 3, 2017

Job Details

Principal Scientist-BIO004871

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 legacy for over a century. 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 are seeking a motivated and experienced Principal Scientist to join the Merck Sterile Formulation Sciences unit in Kenilworth, NJ. In this laboratory-based position, the candidate will be responsible for biophysical and biochemical characterization of biotherapeutics, such as complex proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and derived modalities.

Qualifications

Education:

- PhD with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biophysical Chemistry or related fields of experience OR MS with a minimum of 15 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.

Required:

- Direct experience with biophysical characterization complex proteins, monoclonal antibodies (e.g., CD, FTIR, DLS, DSC, etc.)
- Knowledge of biochemical characterization assays (e.g,. chromatography assays)
- Experience with regulatory filings and regulatory interactions
- Strong laboratory and experimental skills, data analysis and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask, collaborate and prioritize.

Preferred:

- Experience with drug product formulation and manufacturing processes development for therapeutic proteins, process scale-up and optimization, and candidate selection activities.
- Knowledge and experience with MS techniques including HDX
- Knowledge and experience with analytical ultracentrifugation
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations
- Experience as scientific mentor and/or team leader

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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Job: Biologics, Vaccines, Analytical Formulat

Job Title:Prin. Scientist, Bio & Vacc Formul

Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Kenilworth

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

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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