Merck · 1 day ago
Senior Scientist - Biologics Potency, Cell Based Sciences, AR&D
Rahway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $184K/yr
5+ years expMerck is a research-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to inventing medicine and vaccine innovations. They are seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Biologics Potency team, responsible for potency bioassay development, method design and optimization, and method transfer to GxP testing laboratories.
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Responsibilities
Develop and optimize immune binding assays and cell-based assays for biologics development
Conduct non-GMP qualification and robustness study to support assay validation
Support method transfers to internal and external GxP laboratories
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support biologics development
Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records
Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions and technical reports
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field, OR
M.S. in cell biology, immunology or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, OR
B.S in cell biology, immunology or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience
Hands-on experience with cell-based assays
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Adaptability
Analytical Method Development
Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC)
Assay Development
Bioanalytical Analysis
Biochemical Assays
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Cell-Based Assays
Chromatographic Techniques
GMP Environments
Immunoassays
Immunochemistry
Immunology
Immunotherapy
Innovative Thinking
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Monoclonal Antibodies
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Analysis
Polyclonal Antibody Production
Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
Strategic Thinking
Technical Writing
Preferred
Hands-on experience with immunoassays
Basic understanding of biological potency and assay development
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare
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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