Scientist, Pharmacology Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- West Point PA
- Closing date
- Aug 27, 2017
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Doctors, Infectious Disease, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmaceutical
- Organization Type
- Corporate
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Job Details
Scientist, Pharmacology-PHA001387
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.
The Department of Pharmacology at Merck Research Laboratories is seeking an experienced Scientist to join a group of researchers dedicated to the discovery of novel anti-infective drugs. The primary responsibilities of the group are to design, develop, and execute in vitro assays to evaluate and characterize drug candidates from antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and/or vaccine development programs.
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and execute novel in vitro assays to assess inhibition of viral, bacterial, or fungal growth by small molecules and/or biologics, and in vitro assays in support of vaccine development
- Validate and integrate new technologies or methodologies, as needed, to address questions related to drug discovery programs and projects
- Optimize efficiency and productivity through effective management of work flow
- Evaluate outsourcing options and design work plans as appropriate
- Ensure timely communication and delivery of high-quality in vitro data to Therapeutic Area program teams
Qualifications
Education Requirement:
- BA/BS in biology, biochemistry, virology, bacteriology or related discipline
Required Experience:
- Ability to understand and implement applicable regulations regarding the use of pathogens (e.g. virus, bacteria, fungi), human cell and tissue use, laboratory safety, health physics and chemical hazards in research.
- Experience in the design, development and/or execution of in vitro assays for anti-infective drug development programs targeting antivirals, antibacterials, antifungals, and/or vaccines
- Experience in molecular biology and virology including the production of high titer virus stocks
- Strong collaborative skills
- Skill in troubleshooting experimental design, assay development and data analysis
- BA/BS in biology or related discipline and five years of experience post-graduation
- Experience in assay development or execution in support of antiviral, antibacterial, and/or antifungal drug discovery.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in antiviral drug discovery, experience working with HIV
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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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: Pharmacology - DPS
Job Title:Scientist, Pharmacology
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): 1st
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.
The Department of Pharmacology at Merck Research Laboratories is seeking an experienced Scientist to join a group of researchers dedicated to the discovery of novel anti-infective drugs. The primary responsibilities of the group are to design, develop, and execute in vitro assays to evaluate and characterize drug candidates from antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and/or vaccine development programs.
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and execute novel in vitro assays to assess inhibition of viral, bacterial, or fungal growth by small molecules and/or biologics, and in vitro assays in support of vaccine development
- Validate and integrate new technologies or methodologies, as needed, to address questions related to drug discovery programs and projects
- Optimize efficiency and productivity through effective management of work flow
- Evaluate outsourcing options and design work plans as appropriate
- Ensure timely communication and delivery of high-quality in vitro data to Therapeutic Area program teams
Qualifications
Education Requirement:
- BA/BS in biology, biochemistry, virology, bacteriology or related discipline
Required Experience:
- Ability to understand and implement applicable regulations regarding the use of pathogens (e.g. virus, bacteria, fungi), human cell and tissue use, laboratory safety, health physics and chemical hazards in research.
- Experience in the design, development and/or execution of in vitro assays for anti-infective drug development programs targeting antivirals, antibacterials, antifungals, and/or vaccines
- Experience in molecular biology and virology including the production of high titer virus stocks
- Strong collaborative skills
- Skill in troubleshooting experimental design, assay development and data analysis
- BA/BS in biology or related discipline and five years of experience post-graduation
- Experience in assay development or execution in support of antiviral, antibacterial, and/or antifungal drug discovery.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in antiviral drug discovery, experience working with HIV
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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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: Pharmacology - DPS
Job Title:Scientist, Pharmacology
Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable): 1st
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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