Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D
Merck · West Point, PA
ResearchFull-time$117k–$184kCompany career page
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Role summary
Senior Scientist position in Vaccine Discovery Analytical Research at Merck's West Point, PA facility. The role involves developing and applying advanced analytical techniques for vaccine characterization, quality control, and process development across multiple vaccine platforms.
What they're looking for
- PhD in chemistry or related field, or Master's with 4+ years industry experience, or Bachelor's with 6+ years experience
- In-depth knowledge of separations techniques (UPLC, HPLC, CE, electrophoresis)
- Experience with protein characterization and protein interactions (electrophoresis, SPR, ITC, MALS)
- Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities for separation methodology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with presentation abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in multidisciplinary teams
What you'll be doing
- Lead assay development and drive scientific contributions at program levels
- Conduct state-of-the-art analytical work using separations and spectroscopic techniques for vaccine characterization
- Support process development, formulation development, and method transfer activities with product teams
- Provide technical guidance to other scientists and evaluate emerging analytical technologies
- Drive innovation in analytical methodologies to influence industry trends
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