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Merck · 2 hours ago

Engineer II - Genomics - RNA - DNA

positionLansdale, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date4+ years exp

Merck is a leading global healthcare company, and they are seeking an Engineer II specializing in Genomics. The role involves working in a lab environment focusing on DNA and RNA analysis, performing PCR/qPCR reactions, and collaborating with various vaccine programs.

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Comp. & Benefits
Hiring Manager
Stephanie Muse
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Responsibilities

Comfortable in a lab environment
Experience working with DNA and RNA for genomics analysis
Experience performing PCR/qPCR reactions
Experience with automation is a plus
Wet chemistry laboratory skills (pipetting, buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, stoichiometry)
Experience in sterile cell culture is a plus
Proficiency with technical writing and laboratory records (laboratory notebooks, chemical inventory, data management)
Excellent collaborative and team-working skills - this role will feature opportunities to interface with many vaccine programs and groups
Strong technical problem-solving abilities, data interpretation and presentation competence
Experience working with analytical instrumentation (plate readers, thermocyclers, High-throughput microscopy, flow cytometry)
Experience with laboratory operations
Experience working in an industry environment
Experience troubleshooting technical issues (experimental, equipment-related issues)
Experience in method development and method transfer
Computational analysis in R or Python

Qualification

DNARNA analysisPCR/qPCR reactionsWet chemistry skillsAnalytical instrumentationComputational analysisTechnical writingTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelors degree + 4 years of experience or a masters degree + 1-2 years experience in Science, Engineering, or related field required
Comfortable in a lab environment
Experience working with DNA and RNA for genomics analysis
Experience performing PCR/qPCR reactions
Wet chemistry laboratory skills (pipetting, buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, stoichiometry)
Proficiency with technical writing and laboratory records (laboratory notebooks, chemical inventory, data management)
Excellent collaborative and team-working skills - this role will feature opportunities to interface with many vaccine programs and groups
Strong technical problem-solving abilities, data interpretation and presentation competence

Preferred

Experience working with analytical instrumentation (plate readers, thermocyclers, High-throughput microscopy, flow cytometry)
Experience with laboratory operations
Experience working in an industry environment
Experience troubleshooting technical issues (experimental, equipment-related issues)
Experience in method development and method transfer
Computational analysis in R or Python

Company

Merck

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Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
dateFounded in 1891
location
Rahway, New Jersey, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.merck.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.59M
Key Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO

Leadership Team

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Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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