Attention NJ Applicants : In April 2020, our Company announced plans to consolidate our New Jersey campuses into a single New Jersey headquarters location in Rahway, NJ by 2023. Therefore, the NJ work location for this role will be temporarily based and the exact timing of the departmental move to Rahway, NJ will be communicated at a future date.
Our Scientists are our Inventors. We deliver robust scientific data and interpretation that drives the commercialization of breakthrough therapeutics using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and modern equipment. 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 your career.
The Analytical Research and Development Mass Spectrometry group in Kenilworth, NJ is seeking an industry leader with technical expertise in mass spectrometry-based protein characterization. More specifically, the ideal candidate will have an extensive track record of advancing the development of biotherapeutics with mass spectrometry. This position has the opportunity to impact the analytical strategy for characterization of peptides, therapeutic proteins, antibody-drug conjugates, vaccines and cell therapies as well as various process residuals and formulation excipients. This Principal Scientist role will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of Mass Spectrometry within Analytical Research and Development at our company.
The ideal candidate is expected to be a leader in the field of mass spectrometry. This candidate will have an established track record for mentorship of junior talent and advancing scientific excellence through external presentations, publications, and regulatory engagements. Additionally, the candidate will have advanced knowledge for analytical experimental design and the ability to provide technical leadership for junior scientists as well as biotherapeutic pipeline programs. Finally, this Principal Scientist will be a partner in problem solving providing key leadership and driving collaboration both internally and externally.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead a group of scientists focused on delivering mass spectrometry data to advance the pipeline.
Advance mass spectrometry methodology for peptide mapping, intact mass, native mass, HDX, sequence variants, quantitative analysis, and host cell protein analysis.
Author regulatory submission sections and responses, technical reports and scientific presentations.
Explore and develop new technologies to advance the field of mass spectrometry.
Demonstrate advanced multitasking, prioritization and problem-solving skills in the planning and execution of experiments.
Mentor and share expertise across the entire Analytical Research and Development department.
Champion compliance and safety as a leader both within and outside the laboratory.
Education Requirements:
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, or Chemistry or Biological Sciences with 8+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience.
Required Experience and Skills:
Expertise designing and conducting biologic mass spectrometry or proteomics experiments, including sample preparation, mass spectrometer operation and data analysis.
Extensive knowledge of Thermo, Sciex, Agilent and Waters instruments.
Expertise in multiple-reaction monitoring experiments and quantitative analysis.
Advanced knowledge of mass spectrometry data analysis packages and informatics platforms.
Experienced analytical knowledge and good understanding of biologics development, including multiple modalities such as peptides, fusion proteins, and ADCs.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, as demonstrated through high impact scientific publications and presentations.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Expertise in complex glycan analysis and impact on biologics structure and function.
Advanced knowledge of electronic laboratory notebook applications and good documentation practices.
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.
Who we are ...
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for ...
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: Domestic
VISA Sponsorship: Yes
Travel Requirements: 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Work Week
Shift: 1st - Day
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Number of Openings: 1
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Job Post Date: 01/22/23
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