Merck · 12 hours ago
Senior Scientist, Biologics Design and Display, Discovery Biologics
USA - Massachusetts - Boston (MA Parcel B Laboratory)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$119K/yr - $188K/yr
0+ years expMerck is a leading biopharmaceutical company committed to turning breakthrough science into life-changing medicines. They are seeking a Senior Scientist to join their Biologics Design and Display team, responsible for conducting in vitro display campaigns and contributing to the discovery of novel biologics.
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Responsibilities
Perform yeast and phage display based biologics discovery screens to support therapeutic programs
Execute display-based lead optimization, including display library building, QC, and screening
Contribute to design and building of novel display libraries
Routinely use NGS, including NGS library generation, QC, sequencing and data analysis, for hit selection
Maintain accurate data and experimental records
Prepare presentations to effectively communicate experimental results in team meetings
Collaborate across different functional areas within Discovery Biologics and with key stakeholders in other departments
Stay abreast of external advancements in the relevant scientific fields
Promote the external reputation of our company’s Discovery Biologics
Qualification
Required
PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysics, Protein Sciences, Pharmaceutics, or a related life sciences discipline with 0-3 years of experience or MS with >5 years of industry experience
Expertise in using display-based screening methods
Expertise in molecular biology and high throughput laboratory methodologies
Strong presentation and publication record
Deep expertise in both phage and yeast display
Hands on experience in antibody or other molecular display technologies
Expertise in NGS technology, including NGS libraries generation, QC, sequencing and sequence analysis
Strong technical knowledge of molecular biology
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Stay abreast of external advancements in the relevant scientific fields
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred
Hands on expertise in display library design and generation
Knowledge of computational and structure-guided approaches in display library design
Knowledge of antibody discovery technologies beyond display
Hands on expertise in using laboratory automation
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital Advisors"Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance"
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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