Scientist, Vaccines - Immunogenicity Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- West Point PA
- Closing date
- Sep 15, 2017
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Scientist, Vaccines - Immunogenicity-BIO004884
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.
Participates in scientific projects to support the discovery, development and optimization of Vaccine candidates and products. Performs existing techniques accurately and be able to trouble shoot these techniques. Major activities include development, optimization and validation of multiplexed immunogenicity assays to support regulated vaccine and/or bioanalytical work. Designs and executes experiments for biological and/or vaccine clinical assays to optimize existing technique.
Evaluates new techniques/technologies and equipment. Maintains familiarity with current scientific/technical literature as it applies to one’s current job responsibilities. Maintains accurate records of ongoing projects in adherence with documentation standards.
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. Works predominantly with established procedures, technologies and methodologies to complete assignments. Recognized as a competent technical contributor.
Accountable for technical contribution to team. Collaborates and communicates within and across the work group. May lead/manage project teams. Makes decisions that require choosing between limited alternatives to resolve problems of moderate complexity. Works in a structured environment under moderate supervision. Maintains accurate records of ongoing projects in adherence with documentation standards.
Participates in designing, conducting, analyzing and reporting the results of laboratory experiments. Monitors ongoing experiments for any unusual occurrences. Maintains familiarity with relevant literature to apply scientific best practices to internal processes and identify opportunities to improve quality of work.
Qualifications
Education:
- BS Degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry or a related Biological Sciences discipline with at least 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 experience with Immunology assays such as multiplexed Luminex and/or multiplexed immunoassay platforms.
- Candidate must also have experience executing on formal reagent qualifications and troubleshooting for immunological and molecular assay methods.
Preferred:
- Computer skills including use of data fitting software, electronic laboratory notebooks, LIMS programs and Microsoft Office.
*
Experience executing on formal reagent qualifications and troubleshooting for immunological and molecular assay methods?
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.
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: 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
Hazardous Materials: human clinical samples
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. 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.
Participates in scientific projects to support the discovery, development and optimization of Vaccine candidates and products. Performs existing techniques accurately and be able to trouble shoot these techniques. Major activities include development, optimization and validation of multiplexed immunogenicity assays to support regulated vaccine and/or bioanalytical work. Designs and executes experiments for biological and/or vaccine clinical assays to optimize existing technique.
Evaluates new techniques/technologies and equipment. Maintains familiarity with current scientific/technical literature as it applies to one’s current job responsibilities. Maintains accurate records of ongoing projects in adherence with documentation standards.
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. Works predominantly with established procedures, technologies and methodologies to complete assignments. Recognized as a competent technical contributor.
Accountable for technical contribution to team. Collaborates and communicates within and across the work group. May lead/manage project teams. Makes decisions that require choosing between limited alternatives to resolve problems of moderate complexity. Works in a structured environment under moderate supervision. Maintains accurate records of ongoing projects in adherence with documentation standards.
Participates in designing, conducting, analyzing and reporting the results of laboratory experiments. Monitors ongoing experiments for any unusual occurrences. Maintains familiarity with relevant literature to apply scientific best practices to internal processes and identify opportunities to improve quality of work.
Qualifications
Education:
- BS Degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry or a related Biological Sciences discipline with at least 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 experience with Immunology assays such as multiplexed Luminex and/or multiplexed immunoassay platforms.
- Candidate must also have experience executing on formal reagent qualifications and troubleshooting for immunological and molecular assay methods.
Preferred:
- Computer skills including use of data fitting software, electronic laboratory notebooks, LIMS programs and Microsoft Office.
*
Experience executing on formal reagent qualifications and troubleshooting for immunological and molecular assay methods?
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.
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: 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
Hazardous Materials: human clinical samples
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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