Merck
Overview
Global Vaccines and Biologics Commercialization (GVBC) team within our Manufacturing Division focuses on late‑stage process development, technology transfer, and in‑line support of large‑molecule vaccines and biologics.
We seek a motivated, detail‑oriented scientist to perform biochemical/immunological/cell‑based assays in the Cell and Virus Potency Process Attribute Sciences team, supporting multiple large‑molecule programs in late‑stage development.
Job Role Expectations
Participate in day‑to‑day analytical lab activities to support vaccines and biologics process development and process characterization.
Perform, optimize, and qualify biochemical/immunological/cell‑based assays (flow cytometry, high‑content imaging, ELISA‑based assays, etc.) and provide routine analytical testing support to enable process understanding.
Resolve analytical problems, troubleshoot technical issues independently, and maintain excellent written documentation.
Provide data analysis, written reports, and oral presentations to internal and external teams.
Author and/or review technical documents including development reports, analytical test protocols, laboratory procedures, and method qualification reports.
Collaborate and partner across disciplines and project teams.
Demonstrate a growth mindset and a culture of safety & compliance.
Education Guideline
M.S. Biological Science, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering or related field; or B.S. with 2+ years of experience in a related biotechnology field.
Required Experience and Skills
Hands‑on experience with biochemical and immunological techniques: cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, fluorescence/confocal imaging, western blot, qPCR.
Experience in cell‑based functional/potency assays for vaccines and/or biologics.
Ability to plan, execute, optimize, and troubleshoot analytical assays.
Outstanding oral and written communication, organization, and time‑management skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Motivation to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Experience with statistical data analysis/software (JMP, Spotfire, or R) and presentation of results/conclusions; authoring technical documentation.
Experience with high‑throughput automated analytical platforms and liquid handers (Hamilton, Tecan).
Experience with assay validation, qualification, and transfer to a regulated laboratory environment.
Knowledge of drug substance and/or drug product, end‑to‑end process development, including microbial, live virus vaccine, gene therapy, or oncolytic virus processes, therapeutic proteins.
Demonstrated ability in data processing and advanced data analysis.
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Global Vaccines and Biologics Commercialization (GVBC) team within our Manufacturing Division focuses on late‑stage process development, technology transfer, and in‑line support of large‑molecule vaccines and biologics.
We seek a motivated, detail‑oriented scientist to perform biochemical/immunological/cell‑based assays in the Cell and Virus Potency Process Attribute Sciences team, supporting multiple large‑molecule programs in late‑stage development.
Job Role Expectations
Participate in day‑to‑day analytical lab activities to support vaccines and biologics process development and process characterization.
Perform, optimize, and qualify biochemical/immunological/cell‑based assays (flow cytometry, high‑content imaging, ELISA‑based assays, etc.) and provide routine analytical testing support to enable process understanding.
Resolve analytical problems, troubleshoot technical issues independently, and maintain excellent written documentation.
Provide data analysis, written reports, and oral presentations to internal and external teams.
Author and/or review technical documents including development reports, analytical test protocols, laboratory procedures, and method qualification reports.
Collaborate and partner across disciplines and project teams.
Demonstrate a growth mindset and a culture of safety & compliance.
Education Guideline
M.S. Biological Science, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering or related field; or B.S. with 2+ years of experience in a related biotechnology field.
Required Experience and Skills
Hands‑on experience with biochemical and immunological techniques: cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, fluorescence/confocal imaging, western blot, qPCR.
Experience in cell‑based functional/potency assays for vaccines and/or biologics.
Ability to plan, execute, optimize, and troubleshoot analytical assays.
Outstanding oral and written communication, organization, and time‑management skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Motivation to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Experience with statistical data analysis/software (JMP, Spotfire, or R) and presentation of results/conclusions; authoring technical documentation.
Experience with high‑throughput automated analytical platforms and liquid handers (Hamilton, Tecan).
Experience with assay validation, qualification, and transfer to a regulated laboratory environment.
Knowledge of drug substance and/or drug product, end‑to‑end process development, including microbial, live virus vaccine, gene therapy, or oncolytic virus processes, therapeutic proteins.
Demonstrated ability in data processing and advanced data analysis.
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