Bioassay Scientist, Analytical Research & Development

About the role

Join our dynamic team of scientists dedicated to promoting lifesaving and life-enhancing products. We offer exceptional scientific oversight and drive the success of our Company’s extensive range of products from candidate selection to market authorization.

Responsibilities

• Execute Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) activities such as release, stability, and in-process testing of Biologics Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) using both traditional and advanced analytical tools.
• Validate and implement analytical methods to support release and stability testing of clinical trial materials.
• Support critical reagent qualifications and SoftMax pro template validation activities.
• Document activities in a detailed and organized manner and follow SOPs.
• Author and review technical documents.
• Complete assigned work within established project timelines.
• Support GMP compliance and continuous improvement of laboratory operations.
• Manage laboratory supplies and critical reagent inventories.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned to support the evolving needs of the department.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.A./B.S. degree in biology, biochemistry, or related scientific field with 3 years of relevant experience in analytical development, validation, and/or quality control, master's degree preferred.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and ELISAs.
• Ability to manage work to meet project timelines.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify and resolve common technical issues.
• Effectively communicate, collaborate, and engage with others.
• Agile learner who is self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• A willingness to occasionally work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Skills

• Biochemistry
• Cell-Based Assays
• Cell Cultures
• Collaborative Communications
• Fast-Paced Environments
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Immunoassays
• Immunochemistry
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Laboratory Techniques
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR)
• Self Motivation
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 - $137,400.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.