Associate Principal Scientist, Antibody Automation

MSD; South San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 160 000 - 251 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plan (401(k))

Paid holidays and vacation

Résumé du poste

Merck & Co., Inc. in South San Francisco is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to lead automation for antibody discovery and characterization.

You will merge automation with bioassay expertise and direct a small team to deliver scalable, decision-enabling capabilities in a matrixed research setting. The role focuses on developing automated workflows, coordinating with protein sciences, data sciences, and engineering to advance programs from early discovery to candidate selection, with a

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's (with 10+ years), Master's (with 6+ years) or Ph.D. (with 4+ years) in a relevant biological science or related field and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated scientific leadership directing complex laboratory automation or high throughput screening activities across multiple programs.
• Hands on experience with automated liquid handling platforms, such as the Hamilton Microlab STAR, robotic arms, and related automation software, including method programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Python, SQL, R, or related tools for data processing, workflow automation, or instrument integration.
• Strong experience with binding and cell-based assays, including ELISA and flow cytometry or fluorescence activated cell sorting.
• Ability to translate scientific needs into scalable workflows, define experimental plans, resolve complex technical issues, and manage priorities and resources across concurrent biotherapeutic discovery workstreams.
• Prior experience managing or supervising a small team of automation scientists, including coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills in a matrixed research organization.

Responsabilités

• Develop and advance automated workflows for antibody discovery and characterization.
• Combine automation and bioassay expertise with strategic and operational leadership.
• Manage a small team of scientists, establish priorities, and support team development.
• Deliver robust, scalable, and decision enabling capabilities.

Connaissances

Automation leadership

High-throughput screening

Liquid handling automation

Python/SQL/R data processing

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Team supervision

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree (biological sciences)

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Outils

Hamilton Microlab STAR

Robotic arms

Automation software

Method programming

Description du poste

Merck & Co., Inc. in South San Francisco is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to lead automation for antibody discovery and characterization.

You will merge automation with bioassay expertise and direct a small team to deliver scalable, decision-enabling capabilities in a matrixed research setting. The role focuses on developing automated workflows, coordinating with protein sciences, data sciences, and engineering to advance programs from early discovery to candidate selection, with a