Senior Scientist, Biology-Discovery
Merck
September 21, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Scientist supporting cancer drug discovery within the Discovery Oncology team. Objectives: lead and support research projects to develop cancer therapeutics, generating high-quality data to inform project decisions. Responsibilities: develop and optimize molecular and cellular assays, design experiments, analyze and interpret data, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to multiple ongoing projects; present findings internally. Requirements: Ph.D. with 0-2 years postdoctoral/industry experience or equivalent, with expertise in cancer biology, pharmacology, immunology, or molecular biology; strong wet lab skills including flow cytometry, biomarker analysis, and cell line engineering; proficiency in data analysis tools like GraphPad Prism and FlowJo; demonstrated experience supporting oncology drug discovery, with a record of publications or presentations. Preferred: experience with small molecules and biologics; ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a multidisciplinary environment. High-value: focus on cancer therapeutics, assay development, biomarker analysis, and supporting preclinical research stages. Work setup: not specified; travel requirements not detailed but likely minimal based on typical research roles.