Scientist Job Job in West Point, Pennsylvania US

Scientist Job

Scientist-QUA002826 Description Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. Position Overview The Scientist will be responsible for supporting Critical Reagent programs in a fast-paced environment within the Vaccine franchises. The support is critical to testing within the QC laboratory. This position requires experience in general cell biology and either virology or biochemistry techniques. Under the guidance of a senior staff member, the Project Scientist is responsible for managing the complete life cycle of reference materials, positive controls and other materials used in support of release testing of vaccine and biological products. Including acquisition, qualification, testing, implementation and ongoing monitoring these materials. Responsibilities include: * Perform appropriate document review and support activities associated with their position and ensure work is compliant with all regulatory expectations. * Perform second person peer review of data to support additional area. * Provide bioanalytical support to MMD sites and West Point Laboratories and other functional groups as needed. May also act as Critical Reagents representative for new product introduction as part of analytical sub team. * Provide bioanalytical support in responding to regulatory questions, authoring appropriate CMC sections or appropriate technical support during regulatory inspections. * Additionally may participate on cross-functional teams and in support of of laboratory investigations. * Conform to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as they apply to the functions of the group. Please note there is no relocation offered for this position. Qualifications Education: * B.S. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Virology or a related biological science Preferred: * M.S. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Virology or a related biological science Required: * With Bachelor's minimum 2 years of experience in the below areas OR Master's with at least 1 year of experience in the following areas: * Experience in general cell biology, virology or biochemistry and aseptic techniques, as well as basic to strong technical knowledge and a high level of technical performance. * Technical aptitude and knowledge, and the ability to achieve productivity by managing time, priorities and personal effort in a fast-paced environment. * Laboratory experience, knowledge of laboratory operations and bioanalytical instrumentation. * Ability to work either independently as well as on teams and the ability to coordinate activities for multiple projects as needed to meet timelines. * Strong written and oral communication skills, original and imaginative thinking in developing creative ideas. * Strong technical and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. * Persuasion and influence skills. * Ability to clearly and candidly communicate. Preferred: * Previous technical and/or analytical problem solving experience in vaccine or biologics development, and/or quality site experience. * Proficiency in classical virological assays or biochemistry assays and molecular biology techniques. * Experience in one or more of the following: cell based assays(tissue culture, cell banking, etc.) DNA/RNA testing techniques (e.g., PCR), rate Nephelometry, ELISA and ICP. * GMP experience. * Statistical Analysis experience with familiarity with JUMP, Minitab, or Excel. * Technical writing experience. * High attention to detail. Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # QUA002826. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means. Primary Location: US-PA-West Point Employee Status: Regular Number of Openings: 2 Shift (if applicable) : 1st *This job post was placed on PharmaDiversity Job Board with permission of this employer. If viewing this post anywhere else, the "apply" click should lead you to PharmaDiversity Job Board for authentic job post view with direct employer application. 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