Merck · 14 hours ago
Sr. Scientist, Analytical R&D
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $184K/yr
3+ years expMerck is a research-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients. As a Senior Scientist in Analytical Enabling Capabilities, you will develop analytical methods for complex small molecules and collaborate with process chemists to advance the development pipeline.
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Responsibilities
Develop analytical methods for complex small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, protein-based therapeutics, and emerging modalities
Collaborate with process chemists to deploy innovative technologies and analytical workflows for high-throughput analysis and characterization
Work in fast-paced laboratory settings (Method Discovery, Protein Engineering, Biocatalysis)
Qualification
Required
PhD in Chemistry or a related field OR Masters in Chemistry or related field with 5+ years of experience OR Bachelors in Chemistry or related field with 8+ years of experience
3+ years of thorough understanding of chromatography and mass spectrometry within method development
Creative problem solving in scientific research
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong track-record of innovation translated into high impact factor publication
Bioanalytical techniques, separations and python coding
LC/MS analysis of proteins/enzymes, HDX-MS and high-throughput analysis
Enzyme kinetics
Accountability
Adaptability
Analytical Method Development
Anion Exchange Chromatography
Assay Development
Bioanalytical Analysis
Biochemical Assays
Cell-Based Assays
Chromatographic Techniques
Column Chromatography
Communication
Enzyme Kinetics
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
GMP Environments
Healthcare Innovation
Innovative Thinking
Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)
Mass Spectrometry (MS)
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Analysis
Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
Protein Engineering
Proteomics
Scientific Research
Spectrometry
Preferred
Expertise in method development and troubleshooting of high-throughput fast chromatographic methods including reversed phase, ion exchange, size exclusion chromatography, etc
Hands-on experience in protein characterization techniques such as intact mass analysis, native-MS, peptide mapping analysis for the identification of PTMs, HCPs and disulfide mapping
Strong understanding of designing and executing enzyme kinetics and functional activity assays
Willing to learn new technologies and 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
Recent News
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