Senior Scientist, Biology-Discovery
Merck
September 25, 2026
Full-time
On-site
West Point, PA
Other
Role: Senior Scientist in In Vivo Pharmacology within Quantitative Biosciences, focusing on designing, executing, and optimizing complex animal disease models across infectious disease, vaccine, neuroscience, and immunology programs. Responsibilities: conduct hands-on in vivo studies (e.g., dosing, blood sampling, necropsy), develop and validate new disease models, coordinate study logistics, and ensure high-quality data generation and documentation. Requirements: Bachelor's in Biological Sciences with 4+ years or Masterβs with 2+ years of relevant in vivo experience, proficiency in animal handling, dosing routes, blood collection, necropsy, and wet lab techniques. Skills in experimental workflow management, collaboration, and communication are essential. Preferred: experience with lung sampling (bronchoalveolar lavage), immunology, and novel model development. High-Value: emphasis on infectious disease, vaccine, neuroscience, and immunology, with a focus on complex animal models and drug discovery projects. Work setup: primarily lab-based in West Point, PA, with some off-hours/weekend work and travel (~10%).