Hiring company: Merck
Job Description
Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or intend to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 1, 2021, or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement. Hired candidates who are not vaccinated by November 1, 2021, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, subject to applicable law.
We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.
We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.
We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Data Rich Measurements team, within the Analytical Enabling Technologies organization, located in West Point, Pennsylvania.
Primary Responsibilities:
In this role, an individual will work with a team of scientists developing and applying innovative data rich, process analytical technologies to enable and enhance vaccine development. This Senior Scientist role is a laboratory-based scientific position tasked with solving complex analytical challenges in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment to ultimately enable and enhance vaccine process and formulation development. The successful candidate must be able to effectively collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment. The successful candidate must also have a strong background in analytical research and technology development, including process analytical technology, in which a clear ability to perform independent, impactful scientific innovation must be demonstrated. The successful candidate will be expected to solve challenging scientific problems via implementation of innovative analytical techniques, including but not limited to, spectroscopy (Raman, infrared, fluorescence, UV-Vis, etc.), chemical & electrochemical sensors, light scattering tools, microscopy, in-line or on-line measurement strategies, in situ particle analysis, chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, chemometrics, multivariate data analysis, machine learning, etc. The successful candidate will ultimately implement analytical methods that interface directly with the process stream to monitor and control critical quality attributes of vaccines across broad phases of development, from preclinical through commercialization. Finally, the successful candidate will join a diverse group of scientific problem solvers who are dedicated to creating the life-changing medicines of tomorrow.
Education Minimum Requirement:
A Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or a closely-related field
Required Experience and Skills:
Strong background and experience in data rich analytical measurement technology, including process analytical technology
Demonstrated superb scientific ability through publications and presentations in scientific conferences
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred
Strong background in leveraging a broad range of analytical tools, including spectroscopic, chromatographic and electrochemical methodologies
Strong background in data analysis, including chemometrics, multivariate data analysis, and machine learning
Experience in new technology research and analytical method development
Experience leading small teams of technical personnel and analytical projects
Evidence of cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting
Experience with analysis of vaccines, biological molecules, bioconjugates, or general large molecule characterization
Motivated to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization.
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