Scientist, Pharmacokinetics
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Job Description
Our company is health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join the Department of Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalysis (PDMB) in the area of Bioanalytical Regulated Immunogenicity and Molecular. Our team is modernizing Bioanalytics with regulated end-to-end automation, data tracking, analysis, and visualization, and automated liquid handling. The successful candidate will contribute under guidance of a senior team member to the bioanalytical assay development, optimization, validation, and clinical testing. The successful candidate will execute experiments as designed, provide input into experimental design, use and understand robotic systems, contribute to optimization and troubleshooting of assays, method validation, and testing clinical samples.
The responsibilities of the Scientist will be to work collaboratively in small teams in a fast-paced regulated environment to contribute to the support of the vaccine clinical studies. The candidate will be able to leverage the understanding of immunology and analytical biochemistry to impact bioanalytical procedures supporting clinical studies.
Responsibilities:
Generation of quality experimental data to support assay development, validation, and clinical studies.
Operation of automated equipment as applicable.
Communicate results effectively to team.
Provide input as a collaborating scientist on method development reports and test method optimization, qualification and validation.
Adherence to GLP, GCLP, and BSL regulations.
Full accountability for generated data.
Qualifications:
B.A./B.S. in biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology or equivalent bio-related science with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
M.S. in biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology or equivalent bio-related science.
Experience in executing routine immunoassays for determination of antibody responses to vaccination and/or neutralizing antibody assays, data interpretation and corresponding technologies such as Luminex, Mesoscale, ELISA and/or virus neutralization tests or plaque assays.
Alternatively, or in addition, experience with cell-based immunogenicity or infectivity assays.
Good verbal and written communication to explain observations and follow experimental discussions and instructions.
Strong interest in scientific background and laboratory experimentation.
Ability to follow regulated procedures and thoroughly document experiments.
Experience with bioanalysis and handling biological samples for further analysis and characterization.
Use of automation platforms such as Biomek, Hamilton, or Tecan liquid handlers to perform preclinical and clinical assays is preferred.
Experience with GxP as it applies to regulated bioanalysis.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Required Skills:
Assay Development, Assay Development, Bioanalysis, Biochemical Analysis, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Business, Cell Culture Techniques, Clinical Judgment, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Drug Metabolism, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Ethical Compliance, GMP Documentation, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Immunoassays, Immunochemistry, Immunoprecipitation, Ligand Binding Assay, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Metabolism {+ 3 more}
Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
05/29/2025
*.
This site is for Residents of the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico.
Residents of other markets, please click here.
Job Description
Our company is health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join the Department of Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalysis (PDMB) in the area of Bioanalytical Regulated Immunogenicity and Molecular. Our team is modernizing Bioanalytics with regulated end-to-end automation, data tracking, analysis, and visualization, and automated liquid handling. The successful candidate will contribute under guidance of a senior team member to the bioanalytical assay development, optimization, validation, and clinical testing. The successful candidate will execute experiments as designed, provide input into experimental design, use and understand robotic systems, contribute to optimization and troubleshooting of assays, method validation, and testing clinical samples.
The responsibilities of the Scientist will be to work collaboratively in small teams in a fast-paced regulated environment to contribute to the support of the vaccine clinical studies. The candidate will be able to leverage the understanding of immunology and analytical biochemistry to impact bioanalytical procedures supporting clinical studies.
Responsibilities:
Generation of quality experimental data to support assay development, validation, and clinical studies.
Operation of automated equipment as applicable.
Communicate results effectively to team.
Provide input as a collaborating scientist on method development reports and test method optimization, qualification and validation.
Adherence to GLP, GCLP, and BSL regulations.
Full accountability for generated data.
Qualifications:
B.A./B.S. in biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology or equivalent bio-related science with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
M.S. in biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology or equivalent bio-related science.
Experience in executing routine immunoassays for determination of antibody responses to vaccination and/or neutralizing antibody assays, data interpretation and corresponding technologies such as Luminex, Mesoscale, ELISA and/or virus neutralization tests or plaque assays.
Alternatively, or in addition, experience with cell-based immunogenicity or infectivity assays.
Good verbal and written communication to explain observations and follow experimental discussions and instructions.
Strong interest in scientific background and laboratory experimentation.
Ability to follow regulated procedures and thoroughly document experiments.
Experience with bioanalysis and handling biological samples for further analysis and characterization.
Use of automation platforms such as Biomek, Hamilton, or Tecan liquid handlers to perform preclinical and clinical assays is preferred.
Experience with GxP as it applies to regulated bioanalysis.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Required Skills:
Assay Development, Assay Development, Bioanalysis, Biochemical Analysis, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Business, Cell Culture Techniques, Clinical Judgment, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Drug Metabolism, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Ethical Compliance, GMP Documentation, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Immunoassays, Immunochemistry, Immunoprecipitation, Ligand Binding Assay, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Metabolism {+ 3 more}
Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
05/29/2025
*.
Job ID: 477897139
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2025
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