Associate Scientist, Post Doc Fellow- Viral Immunology & Antibody Discovery
Merck
October 1, 2026
Full-time
On-site
West Point, PA
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Postdoctoral Fellow in Viral Immunology & Antibody Discovery focusing on monoclonal antibody research against viral pathogens. Responsibilities: isolate novel mAbs from human samples, map epitopes, characterize functional antibody properties, and provide insights for vaccine design; collaborate internally and externally on antigenicity studies. Requirements: PhD in Immunology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or related by spring 2027; hands-on experience with immunological assays (ELISA, neutralization), epitope mapping, protein interaction analysis, and molecular biology techniques; ability to independently design and troubleshoot experiments, analyze data, and publish findings. Preferred: experience with monoclonal antibody discovery from primary B cells, flow cytometry (e.g., BD Symphony, FACSARIA), respiratory virus background, peer-reviewed publications, and advanced immunological techniques. High-Value: involvement in infectious disease research, vaccine-related antibody discovery, work at a biopharma site, with a 10% travel requirement. Work setup: on-site at West Point, PA.