Sr. Scientist, Analytical R&D
At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Join our team and use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.
About the Role
The Viral Vaccine Senior Scientist will provide subject matter expertise to support the Viral Vaccine franchises (and other products, as required) to drive reliable and compliant supply of inline products with a line of sight for pipeline assets into QC.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert supporting molecular biology and live virus vaccine potency methods.
- Engage in inline and pipeline method optimization, testing, and troubleshooting of molecular biology-based and cell-based methods (vaccine and biologic).
- Collaborate with a large team of colleagues to deliver high-quality results for multiple products.
Requirements
- Required Experience in analytical development and validation.
- Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team.
- Demonstrated record for managing individual projects.
- Demonstrated record of learning new techniques.
- Strong technical, communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and proven performance record.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, and/or vaccine research, including at least one of the following techniques: Viral Infectivity assays (plaque/TCID50/others), Cell Culture, Quantitative PCR, Assays for detection of Adventitious Agents.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related sciences and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in method development and GMP.
- Master’s degree (MA/MS) in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related sciences and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in method development and GMP.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in regulatory document preparation.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement or lean six sigma methodology.
- Project Management Experience.
Skills
- Adaptability
- Analytical Method Development
- Analytical Testing
- Analytical Thinking
- Antiviral Drugs
- Assay
- Assay Development
- Biochemical Assays
- Biochemistry
- Biological Engineering
- Biologics
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Cell-Based Assays
- Cell Culture Assay
- Cell Cultures
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Data Analysis
- Experimental Methods
- GMP Documentation
- GMP Environments
- Innovative Thinking
- Mammalian Cell Culture
Pay
The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00. 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. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include 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 Merck Compensation and Benefits.
Schedule
- 1st shift - Day
- 10% travel requirements
- Valid Driving License: Not required