Associate Scientist - Veterinary Diagnostics & Innovation

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Boxmeer; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Performance bonus

35.5 days leave

Travel allowance

Pension plan

On-site restaurant

Well-being program

Job summary

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme in Boxmeer is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Center for Diagnostic Solutions. You will plan, execute, and report a broad range of diagnostic assays, collaborating with Global Technical Marketing and R&D to support veterinary products.

The role requires a degree in Life Sciences and hands-on experience with diverse immunological and virological techniques, GLP/ISO familiarity, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with immunological and virological laboratory techniques, including ELISA, AlphaLISA, haemagglutination inhibition, virus neutralization, immunofluorescence assays, and (q)PCR.
• Familiarity with quality systems and regulated laboratory environments, such as GLP and ISO standards.
• A proactive, pragmatic, and enthusiastic professional who can work independently and take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, conducting, and reporting multiple lab assays and processes.
• Identifying, documenting, and following up on assay deviations.
• Ensuring sufficient stock and availability of laboratory reagents and consumables.
• Maintaining and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identifying, reporting, and following up on equipment malfunctions.
• Supporting the training and onboarding of trainees and new employees.
• Providing laboratory support to the project team.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and proposing solutions to enhance laboratory processes and workflows.
• Fulfill general tasks within the organization related to GLP, SHE, IT and/or laboratory coordination.
• Perform all tasks according to GLP and SHE compliance requirements.
• Close interaction with fellow scientists within own and other departments.

Skills

Immunological techniques

Virological techniques

ELISA

AlphaLISA

Hemagglutination inhibition

Virus neutralization

Immunofluorescence assays

qPCR

GLP/ISO familiarity

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree HBO in Life Sciences

Job description

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme in Boxmeer is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Center for Diagnostic Solutions. You will plan, execute, and report a broad range of diagnostic assays, collaborating with Global Technical Marketing and R&D to support veterinary products.

The role requires a degree in Life Sciences and hands-on experience with diverse immunological and virological techniques, GLP/ISO familiarity, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.