Principal Scientist; Vaccines Analytical Research - West Point, United States - Merck Sharp & Dohme

Merck Sharp & Dohme

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West Point, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology, we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead in authoring and reviewing scientific documents including development reports, analytical method protocols, qualification protocols, and electronic notebooks.
Work and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and provide technical input to enable team decisions.

Education Minimum Requirement:

D. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, M.S.

in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, or B.S.

in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 16 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Required Experience and Skills:

Demonstrated ability to develop talent through good mentoring skills.
Demonstrated ability for taking initiative, creativity and innovation in problem solving.
Strong ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
Experience with analysis of large molecules, vaccines virus like particles.
Experience with analytical method development.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to analytical methods.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Capable of multitasking and managing multiple projects.
Motivated to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Established scientific reputation supported by publications and external presentations.
Familiar with ICH guideline of analytical procedure validation and transfer.
Experience with assay robustness evaluation, method validation or qualification.
Experience with method transfer.
Solid computer skills, experienced with automated laboratory instrumentation, and independent analytical problemsolving capabilities.

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Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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