[RASMB] Scientist Position at Merck

[Rico Gunawan]

Dear All,

Currently there's an open position at Merck for an SPR scientist.  Please
click on the link below if you're interested and feel free to share it with
your colleague.

Thanks,
Rico

*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 highly motivated associate principal scientist to join
our Biologics Analytical Sciences team within Biologics BioProcess
organization at Merck-Kenilworth.  The qualified candidate will be
responsible for development of fit-for-purpose surface plasmon resonance
(SPR) and automated potency assays  in the assessment of biological
activity and characterization for various early and late-stage biologics
such as antibodies, bispecifics, multifunctional proteins, and antibody
drug conjugates; other responsibilities include development of new assay
platforms and benchmarking current approaches/techniques to the industry
standards.  The candidate will be expected to communicate results
effectively in presentations to stakeholders in partner organizations or at
external scientific meetings, to write technical reports, and to
participate in cross-functional teams.*



*Qualifications::*

   - *Degree in biochemical and biological sciences/engineering: Ph.D.
   degree with 4+ years OR M.S. degree with 12+ years of professional drug
   development experience in the pharmaceutical industry.*
   - *Expertise in SPR/Biacore assay development, troubleshooting, and data
   analysis/review/interpretation of protein-ligand interactions.*
   - *Proficiency  in automated liquid handling devices such as instruments
   made by Biomek, Tecan, Hamilton, etc. *
   - *Expertise in developing potency-based immunoassays for biotherapeutic
   drug candidates.  *
   - *Experience in applying a variety of biochemical, biological, and
   immunological techniques (ELISA, cell-based assays, FACS, MSD, EnVision,
   ForteBio, etc.).*
   - *Experience with QbD and statistical analysis (DoE, JMP, Design
   Expert, etc.).*
   - *Experience in various aspects of drug development (pre-clinical,
   early, and late stage) and lifecycle support, and ability to develop useful
   strategies and tactics to meet regulatory milestones. *
   - *A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication
   skills; ability to work independently to develop and design experiments,
   critically evaluate data, and troubleshoot.*
   - *Strong ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive
   timelines in a rapidly changing environment.*



*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 assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a
disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a
request to** staffingaadar at merck.com <staffingaadar at merck.com>.  *



*Please click this link to review the complete job posting and apply: *
https://taleo.msd.com/careersection/merck_external_career_section/jobdetail.ftl?job=BIO005117&lang=en&sns_id=mailto#.WyyRG9h3AZM.mailto





*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.*



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