Associate Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow - Metabolic Disease (Onsite)
Merck & Co.
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Job summary
Merck & Co. in South San Francisco, CA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Cardiometabolic Disease department.
You will conduct basic research in an industry setting, employ in vitro and in vivo approaches, and collaborate with scientists from diverse backgrounds to explore mechanisms of metabolic disorders and contribute to publications. The program emphasizes independent project development, state-of-the-art facilities, and participation in conferences and
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, or related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and interpret research addressing obesity, metabolic disease, adipose and muscle biology.
- Develop an independent project while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Use molecular, cellular, physiological, and computational approaches to study disease mechanisms.
- Analyze datasets with appropriate statistical tools.
- Present findings in internal forums, conferences, and journals.
- Stay current with literature and identify translational opportunities.
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Education
Job description
Be a part of the legacy: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program
Our Research Laboratories' Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment. With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company, postdoctoral researchers will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.
We are seeking-a-highly motivated scientist to fill a postdoctoral fellowship position in the Department of Cardiometabolic Disease (CMD) at our company's Research Laboratories in South San Francisco, California. This is an exciting opportunity to conduct basic research in an industry setting while learning about drug discovery at a high caliber pharmaceutical company. The successful candidate will work in our state-of-the-art facilities, collaborate with scientists with different research backgrounds, and employ appropriate in vitro and in vivo techniques to investigate the pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms of metabolic disorders. This role offers the chance to contribute to significant scientific publications and presentations at conferences, while gaining valuable experience in contemporary drug discovery.
- Design, execute, and interpret innovative research studies addressing fundamental questions in obesity, metabolic disease, adipose biology, skeletal muscle biology, and related fields.
- Develop and drive an independent research project while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary research teams.
- Utilize and integrate molecular, cellular, physiological, and computational approaches to investigate disease mechanisms.
- Analyze complex datasets using appropriate statistical tools.
- Present research findings at internal scientific forums, external conferences, and in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Stay current with emerging scientific literature and identify novel opportunities for translational impact.
- Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.--
- Demonstrated expertise in obesity, metabolic disease, diabetes, skeletal muscle biology, adipose tissue biology, or a related field.
- Strong record of scientific achievement, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
- Hands-on experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques, including cell culture, functional assays, and mechanistic studies.
- Experience designing, conducting, and interpreting animal studies.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including statistical analysis and data interpretation.
- Ability to work independently while also thriving in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience working with transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, single-cell or spatial omics datasets.
- Proficiency with statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, Prism, or similar platforms).
- Experience applying advanced imaging, histology, or quantitative tissue phenotyping approaches.
- Demonstrated creativity and scientific independence in developing and executing research projects.
The salary range for this role is:
$71,900 - $113,200
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
postdoctoralopportunities
Academic Research, Academic Research, Adaptability, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Cell Culture Techniques, Computational Biology, Data Analysis, Disease Models, Exploratory Research, Immunoassays, Independent Research, In Vitro Research, In Vivo Models, In Vivo Mouse Models, Metabolism, Metabolomics, Molecular Biology, Musculoskeletal, Obesity, Omics, Programming Languages, Proteomics, Research Designs {+ 9 more}
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.--As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.- For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
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We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Regular
Domestic
Yes
10%
Not Applicable
Not Indicated
No
N/A
10/3/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date.
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