Bioanalytical Scientist: Biologics & PK

Merck; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in South San Francisco is seeking a Scientist to join the DMPK group, providing in vitro/ex vivo support for preclinical development of diverse modalities. You will plan experiments, interpret data, and work within collaborative teams to guide pipeline decisions and ADME discovery biology initiatives.

The role requires experience with biologics, cell-based assays, and analytical techniques; strong collaboration and communication are essential in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with (3+ years) or Master's in analytical science, biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, pharmacology, biochemical engineering, biophysics or related discipline and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with mammalian cell culture and performing cell-based assays.
• Demonstrated experience in biologics bioanalytical experimentation, such as ligand binding assays, FACS, etc.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct in vitro/ex vivo studies to assess DMPK properties of biologics and other modalities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to characterize drug candidates.
• Interpret data and present results to inform pipeline decisions.
• Contribute to ADME and discovery bioanalytical science initiatives.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Cell-based assays

Biologics bioanalysis

Ligand binding assays

FACS

Protein characterization

Automated assay systems

Data analysis (Graphpad/Excel)

Education

Bachelor's with 3+ years or Master's in analytical science or related

Tools

Biochemical/biophysical techniques

Electronic notebooks

Job description

Merck in South San Francisco is seeking a Scientist to join the DMPK group, providing in vitro/ex vivo support for preclinical development of diverse modalities. You will plan experiments, interpret data, and work within collaborative teams to guide pipeline decisions and ADME discovery biology initiatives.

The role requires experience with biologics, cell-based assays, and analytical techniques; strong collaboration and communication are essential in a fast-paced research environment.