Biomarker Operations Lead for Clinical Trials

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Senior Scientist, Biomarker Operations Project Management to plan and execute clinical-trial biomarkers, ensuring compliant, efficient biospecimen collection, assay execution, and data delivery. The role drives data quality and operational excellence across the biomarker lifecycle, with a focus on Immunology and Oncology.

You will partner with scientists and operations to enable cohesive, agile biomarker programs, support study design, specimen logistics, and data transfer to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in a scientific/tech field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute clinical-trial biomarker setup and logistics.
• Collaborate with Biomarker Leads to implement strategies.
• Co-author biomarker-related sections of clinical study protocols.
• Define specimen collection, handling, shipping, and processing requirements.
• Develop vendor statements of work and data-transfer specs with clinical teams.
• Coordinate sample and assay logistics with clinical teams and central labs.

Skills

Project management

Drug discovery

Clinical research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Merck is seeking a Senior Scientist, Biomarker Operations Project Management to plan and execute clinical-trial biomarkers, ensuring compliant, efficient biospecimen collection, assay execution, and data delivery. The role drives data quality and operational excellence across the biomarker lifecycle, with a focus on Immunology and Oncology.

You will partner with scientists and operations to enable cohesive, agile biomarker programs, support study design, specimen logistics, and data transfer to