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Scientist Cell-Based Assays Vaccines (Onsite)

Merck
Full-time
On-site
Lansdale, PA
$85,600 - $134,800 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development

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Role Summary

Scientist Cell-Based Assays Vaccines (Onsite).

Responsibilities

  • Participate in day-to-day analytical lab activities to support vaccines and biologics process development and process characterization.
  • Perform, optimize, and qualify biochemical/immunological/cell-based assays (including flow cytometry, high content imaging, ELISA-based assays, etc.) and provide routine analytical testing support to enable process understanding.
  • Be able to solve analytical problems, independently troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain excellent written documentation (e.g. lab notebook).
  • Provide data analysis/summaries, written reports, and oral presentations to internal and external teams.
  • Author and/or review technical documents including development reports, analytical test protocols, laboratory procedures, method qualification reports, etc.
  • Collaborate and partner across disciplines and project teams.
  • Demonstrate a growth mindset and culture of safety & compliance.

Qualifications

  • M.S. Biological Science/Biochemistry/Biological Engineering or related field or B.S. with 2+ years of experience in related biotechnology field.
  • Hands-on/applied experience with biochemical and immunological techniques including but not limited to: Cell culture, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Fluorescence/Confocal imaging, Western Blots, qPCR.
  • Experience in cell-based functional/potency assays for vaccines and/or biologics.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, optimize, and troubleshoot analytical assays.
  • Outstanding communication (oral and written), organization and time management skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Motivation to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity.

Skills

  • Analytical Development
  • Analytical Method Development
  • Biochemical Assays
  • Cell-Based Assays
  • Cytometry
  • Immunoassays
  • qPCR

Education

  • M.S. Biological Science/Biochemistry/Biological Engineering or related field or B.S. with 2+ years of experience in related biotechnology field.