Senior Scientist, Biology-Discovery

Merck · Boston (MA Parcel B Laboratory), MA

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Merck seeks a Senior Scientist to lead oncology drug discovery research in Boston. The role involves developing assays, designing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to advance cancer therapeutic programs.

What they're looking for

Ph.D. in cancer biology, pharmacology, immunology, molecular biology, or related field with 0-2 years postdoctoral or industry experience
Or M.S. degree with 4+ years industry experience
Or B.S. degree with 7+ years industry experience
Hands-on wet lab experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques
Proficiency with flow cytometry, Incucyte, cell viability assays, and cell engineering methods
Experience with protein analysis including Western blotting, JESS, and ELISA
Data analysis skills and statistical software proficiency

What you'll be doing

Design, optimize, and execute well-controlled experiments in cancer drug discovery
Generate and interpret high-quality data to inform project decisions
Troubleshoot technical issues and develop actionable insights from results
Present research progress at team and departmental meetings
Collaborate with in vivo pharmacology teams on sample analysis and characterization

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