Job Description

Job Description

Our company is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the worlds premier most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, were doubling down on this goal. Our company's Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow and will take our company'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.

As an Associate Principal Scientist in Analytical R&D, Analytical Enabling Technologies, you will lead efforts to enable the discovery of new candidate molecules in our biologics and small molecule portfolios, including emerging modalities. Key deliverables will include the invention, implementation, and execution of analytical measurement technologies that may accelerate the pace of discovery research and influence molecular design. The successful candidate must be able to collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team environment which bridges early discovery research with a line of sight to clinical scale manufacturing. We leverage a broad range of tools (e.g., spectroscopic, chromatographic, mass spectrometry, etc.) to influence the selection of candidate molecules, enhance scalability and robustness, and to identify and contribute to new technology research and data analyses related to the discovery of novel therapeutics.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge in the discovery and development paradigms for biopharmaceutical products, and proficiency in more than one of the following areas: chromatography, mass spectrometry, and lab automation. Strong fundamental knowledge in recent advances in analytical technologies is highly desired. Applicants must have effective organizational, multi-tasking, oral / written communications skills, have demonstrated scientific leadership, and a desire to conduct research and publish. As a member of our team, you will be joining scientific problem solvers who are dedicated to creating the life-changing medicines of tomorrow.

Education Minimum Requirement: PhD in Chemistry or a related field with 4 years of industrial experience

Required Experience and Skills:

* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Demonstrated record of innovation and publication of novel research
* Experience with high throughput analytical methods
* Chromatography (e.g. UPLC, cIEF, SEC, HIC, IEX)
* Mass Spectrometry (structural elucidation, peptide mapping, proteomics)

Preferred Experience and Skills:

* Experience with monoclonal antibodies
* MALDI - Mass Spectrometry
* Lab automation and technology hardware/software integration

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. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

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If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Specified

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1
Requisition ID:R91574