Sr. Scientist Discovery Chemistry Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- Boston MA
- Closing date
- Oct 19, 2017
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- Sector
- Science, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Veterinary Medicine
- Organization Type
- Corporate
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Job Details
Sr. Scientist Discovery Chemistry-CHE005438
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.
Merck is currently seeking exceptional chemists for positions within the Discovery Chemistry Department. The successful candidate will join multidisciplinary, highly collaborative discovery teams to invent novel medicines through a combination of innovative synthetic chemistry and analysis of diverse data sets to build structure-activity relationships. Additionally, the successful candidate will generate novel, testable hypotheses to enable clear decision making. Furthermore, he/she will help identify and validate new targets through chemistry and will be responsible for collaborative engagement with the external scientific community. Success across this spectrum of activities will necessitate the application of the latest advances in chemistry and the development of innovative approaches to address new chemistry challenges. To accomplish the above, the successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills in a team environment.
Qualifications
Education:
- B.S in chemistry, biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in synthesis/drug discovery years OR M.S with in chemistry, biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 3 years of industry experience in synthesis/drug discovery OR Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or related field . Anticipated attainment of Ph.D. in 2017 or 2018 matching noted criteria is also acceptable.
Required:
- Experience in methodology/catalysis, total synthesis, chemical biology, or physical organic chemistry.
- A proven track record of solving complex problems.
- Experience in synthesis, purification and analytical characterization including HPLC, MS, NMR, and biophysical 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:
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Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Chemistry
Job Title:Sr. Scientist, Chemistry
Primary Location: NA-US-MA-Boston
Other Locations: NA-US-NJ-Kenilworth, NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Number of Openings: 16
Hazardous Materials: Laboratory chemicals necessary for drug development
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.
Merck is currently seeking exceptional chemists for positions within the Discovery Chemistry Department. The successful candidate will join multidisciplinary, highly collaborative discovery teams to invent novel medicines through a combination of innovative synthetic chemistry and analysis of diverse data sets to build structure-activity relationships. Additionally, the successful candidate will generate novel, testable hypotheses to enable clear decision making. Furthermore, he/she will help identify and validate new targets through chemistry and will be responsible for collaborative engagement with the external scientific community. Success across this spectrum of activities will necessitate the application of the latest advances in chemistry and the development of innovative approaches to address new chemistry challenges. To accomplish the above, the successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills in a team environment.
Qualifications
Education:
- B.S in chemistry, biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in synthesis/drug discovery years OR M.S with in chemistry, biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 3 years of industry experience in synthesis/drug discovery OR Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or related field . Anticipated attainment of Ph.D. in 2017 or 2018 matching noted criteria is also acceptable.
Required:
- Experience in methodology/catalysis, total synthesis, chemical biology, or physical organic chemistry.
- A proven track record of solving complex problems.
- Experience in synthesis, purification and analytical characterization including HPLC, MS, NMR, and biophysical 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: Chemistry
Job Title:Sr. Scientist, Chemistry
Primary Location: NA-US-MA-Boston
Other Locations: NA-US-NJ-Kenilworth, NA-US-PA-West Point
Employee Status: Regular
Number of Openings: 16
Hazardous Materials: Laboratory chemicals necessary for drug development
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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