Senior Scientist - Biologics Potency, Cell Based Sciences, AR&D

MSD • Rahway, NJ

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Analytical Research & Development of our company Research Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated senior scientist to join the Biologics Potency team within the Cell-Based Sciences in Rahway, New Jersey, The qualified candidate will be responsible of potency bioassay development, method design and optimization, non-GMP qualification and robustness, and method transfer to GxP testing laboratories, to assess the biological activity of various biologics modalities such as therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and/or complex modality-based products.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field, OR M.S. in cell biology, immunology or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, OR B.S in cell biology, immunology or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with cell-based assays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with immunoassays
• Basic understanding of biological potency and assay development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize immune binding assays and cell-based assays for biologics development.
• Conduct non-GMP qualification and robustness study to support assay validation.
• Support method transfers to internal and external GxP laboratories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support biologics development.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records.
• Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions and technical reports.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree