MSD
Scientist Cell-Based Assays Vaccines (Onsite)
MSD, West Point, Nebraska, United States, 68788
Job Description
Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Our Manufacturing Division focuses on delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe. The 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 molecules including vaccine and biologic therapeutic products. Our mission is to enable current and future compliant supply of our inventions to patients at a competitive cost through technical excellence. We serve manufacturing sites through the commercialization of our pipeline and by providing technical support to enable make, test, and release of our products. We partner across areas of the Manufacturing Division and cross-divisionally with our company Research Labs to deliver innovative products to patients. We seek a motivated, detail-oriented scientist with strong scientific and technical skills 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. The incumbent will partner with GVBC Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) colleagues to provide robust, reliable, and timely in-process analytics support to enable process development and commercialization spanning the biologics and vaccines pipeline. 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 (including flow cytometry, high content imaging, ELISA-based assays, etc.) and provide routine analytical testing support to enable process understanding.
Independently troubleshoot technical issues and maintain excellent written documentation (e.g. lab notebook).
Provide data analysis/summaries, written reports, and oral presentations to internal and external teams.
Author and/or review technical documents including development reports, analytical test protocols, laboratory procedures, method qualification reports, etc.
Collaborate and partner across disciplines and project teams.
Demonstrate a growth mindset and culture of safety and compliance.
Education Guideline: MS in Biological Science/Biochemistry/Biological Engineering or related field, or BS with 2+ years of experience in related biotechnology field.
Required Experience and Skills: Hands-on experience with biochemical and immunological techniques including, but not limited to: cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, fluorescence/confocal imaging, Western blots, qPCR.
Experience in cell-based functional/potency assays for vaccines and/or biologics.
Ability to plan, execute, optimize, and troubleshoot analytical assays.
Outstanding communication (oral and written), 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 presenting results; experience with authoring technical documentation.
Experience with high throughput automated analytical platforms and liquid handlers (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.
Demonstrate ability and/or aptitude in data processing and advanced data analysis.
#eligibleforERP #AR&D Required Skills: Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical Development, Analytical Method Development, Animal Vaccination, Assay, Biochemical Assays, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Cultures, Cell Physiology, Communication, Cytometry, Data Analysis, Gene Therapy, GMP, Immunoassays, Immunofluorescence Microscopy, Interpersonal Relationships, LIMS, Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell Culture, Pharmaceutical Biology, Primary Cell Culture, qPCR Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE. Current Contingent Workers apply HERE. US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: We are committed to inclusion. Please indicate 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 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 legally protected characteristics. We comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about 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 brings together talented and committed people with diverse experiences and backgrounds. We encourage our colleagues to challenge one another’s thinking and work 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 model (three days on-site per week, Monday-Thursday, with Friday remote, subject to site needs). Some roles may have different requirements. This guidance does not apply to remote-designated roles. The salary range for this role is $85,600.00 - $134,800.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, location, and business needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information about benefits is available at the company compensation and benefits page. You can apply for this role through the company careers site or via Workday. The application deadline is stated in the posting. San Francisco Residents Only:
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents Only:
We will consider all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written agreement will be the property of the company. No fee will be paid in the event of an agency referral where no agreement is in place. Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
Domestic VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
n/a Job Posting End Date:
11/12/2025 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply by the day before the end date.
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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Our Manufacturing Division focuses on delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe. The 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 molecules including vaccine and biologic therapeutic products. Our mission is to enable current and future compliant supply of our inventions to patients at a competitive cost through technical excellence. We serve manufacturing sites through the commercialization of our pipeline and by providing technical support to enable make, test, and release of our products. We partner across areas of the Manufacturing Division and cross-divisionally with our company Research Labs to deliver innovative products to patients. We seek a motivated, detail-oriented scientist with strong scientific and technical skills 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. The incumbent will partner with GVBC Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) colleagues to provide robust, reliable, and timely in-process analytics support to enable process development and commercialization spanning the biologics and vaccines pipeline. 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 (including flow cytometry, high content imaging, ELISA-based assays, etc.) and provide routine analytical testing support to enable process understanding.
Independently troubleshoot technical issues and maintain excellent written documentation (e.g. lab notebook).
Provide data analysis/summaries, written reports, and oral presentations to internal and external teams.
Author and/or review technical documents including development reports, analytical test protocols, laboratory procedures, method qualification reports, etc.
Collaborate and partner across disciplines and project teams.
Demonstrate a growth mindset and culture of safety and compliance.
Education Guideline: MS in Biological Science/Biochemistry/Biological Engineering or related field, or BS with 2+ years of experience in related biotechnology field.
Required Experience and Skills: Hands-on experience with biochemical and immunological techniques including, but not limited to: cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, fluorescence/confocal imaging, Western blots, qPCR.
Experience in cell-based functional/potency assays for vaccines and/or biologics.
Ability to plan, execute, optimize, and troubleshoot analytical assays.
Outstanding communication (oral and written), 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 presenting results; experience with authoring technical documentation.
Experience with high throughput automated analytical platforms and liquid handlers (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.
Demonstrate ability and/or aptitude in data processing and advanced data analysis.
#eligibleforERP #AR&D Required Skills: Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical Development, Analytical Method Development, Animal Vaccination, Assay, Biochemical Assays, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Cultures, Cell Physiology, Communication, Cytometry, Data Analysis, Gene Therapy, GMP, Immunoassays, Immunofluorescence Microscopy, Interpersonal Relationships, LIMS, Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell Culture, Pharmaceutical Biology, Primary Cell Culture, qPCR Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE. Current Contingent Workers apply HERE. US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: We are committed to inclusion. Please indicate 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 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 legally protected characteristics. We comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about 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 brings together talented and committed people with diverse experiences and backgrounds. We encourage our colleagues to challenge one another’s thinking and work 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 model (three days on-site per week, Monday-Thursday, with Friday remote, subject to site needs). Some roles may have different requirements. This guidance does not apply to remote-designated roles. The salary range for this role is $85,600.00 - $134,800.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, location, and business needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information about benefits is available at the company compensation and benefits page. You can apply for this role through the company careers site or via Workday. The application deadline is stated in the posting. San Francisco Residents Only:
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents Only:
We will consider all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written agreement will be the property of the company. No fee will be paid in the event of an agency referral where no agreement is in place. Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
Domestic VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
n/a Job Posting End Date:
11/12/2025 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply by the day before the end date.
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