Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D Chromatography and Electrophoresis Separation Techniques


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Job Title: Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D Chromatography and Electrophoresis Separation Techniques
Location: South San Francisco, CA,

Company: Merck
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Salary: Competetive
Job Description: Job Description

The Discovery Analytical Research group within Analytical Enabling Capabilities (Analytical R&D) is seeking applicants for Senior Scientist positions available at its South San Francisco, California or Boston, Massachusetts research facilities. The successful candidate will contribute to the efforts in enabling the discovery of new drug candidates including small molecules, biologics and other emerging modalities. Key deliverables will include the development, implementation, and execution of analytical measurement technologies that may accelerate the pace of discovery research and influence molecular design.

The successful candidate will be able to collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team environment. An expansive range of tools (e.g. chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, etc.) are leveraged and new technologies are developed to influence selection of new drug candidates and enhance scalability and robustness.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Enable discovery partner groups with advanced analytical methods
  • Represent the discovery analytical research group in project teams
  • Solve complex problems by application of one or more analytical techniques, including but not limited to, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, ion chromatography, size exclusion chromatography, two dimensional techniques and mass spectrometry
  • Explore and develop new technologies applicable to the field of measurement science
  • Demonstrate effective multitasking, prioritization and problem-solving skills in the planning and execution of experiments
  • Effectively collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment


Education:
  • Ph.D. or M.S. (with 4 years) in analytical chemistry or related field and relevant work experience


Required Experience and Skills:
  • Strong background and extensive hands-on experience with chromatography and electrophoresis separation techniques (UPLC, GC, cIEF, CZE, SEC, HIC, IEX) and hyphenated techniques (e.g. LC-MS, GC-MS, etc.)
  • Demonstrated scientific ability through publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations in scientific conferences
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and strong interpersonal skills
  • Deliver complex objectives under strict timelines in a rapidly changing environment
  • Work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions


Preferred Experience and Skills:
  • Understanding of biochemistry and organic chemistry
  • Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebook applications and good documentation practices
  • Prior work in a biopharmaceutical industry


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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For positions located in the United States and Puerto Rico - Subject to applicable law, all new hires (including internal transfers) must demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement. New hires (including internal transfers) to a position that, as determined by the Company, requires routine collaboration with external stakeholders (such as roles in health services or customer-facing commercial or research-based roles) ("Customer-Facing Role") who are not vaccinated must qualify for a medical or religious exemption and be in a position that the Company determines can accommodate unvaccinated employees without causing an undue burden to business operations. If, following dialog with the candidate as appropriate, it is determined that the candidate either a) does not qualify for a religious or medical exemption or, b) for candidates applying for Customer-Facing roles, it is determined that allowing the candidate to work without vaccination would cause an undue burden to the Company, the candidate will be ineligible for hire or transfer, or any offer of employment or transfer (if applicable) will be revoked. Please note that notwithstanding the approval of any reasonable accommodation, the Company reserves the right to monitor, modify, or revoke any such accommodation if it is determined, following dialog with the employee, that the accommodation is no longer effective or results in an undue burden to the Company.

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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:
Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:
Yes

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
On-Site

Shift:
1st - Day

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Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:
2
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Job Post Date: 11/03/22
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