In Vitro Scientist – Retinal & Vascular Biology (Contract)

WorkLLama; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Research Laboratories in Cambridge, MA is seeking a highly motivated Scientist II to advance retinal and vascular biology programs. The role focuses on in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays, supporting compound screening, and pharmacological evaluation within a collaborative, cross-site team.

The candidate will culture primary and immortalized cells, optimize assays, analyze data, and present findings to project teams while maintaining meticulous records in electronic lab notebooks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in industry developing and executing in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays.
• Experience supporting compound handling and screening workflows.
• Strong hands-on lab experience in cell culture and cellular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex in vitro assays to evaluate endothelial biology and vascular function.
• Culture and maintain primary and immortalized cells for in vitro assays.
• Develop and optimize assays to support compound screening and therapeutic research.
• Test compounds and characterize pharmacological activity.
• Analyze data and present findings to project teams.

Skills

In vitro assay development

Cell culture

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biological Sciences

Tools

ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook)

Job description

Merck Research Laboratories in Cambridge, MA is seeking a highly motivated Scientist II to advance retinal and vascular biology programs. The role focuses on in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays, supporting compound screening, and pharmacological evaluation within a collaborative, cross-site team.

The candidate will culture primary and immortalized cells, optimize assays, analyze data, and present findings to project teams while maintaining meticulous records in electronic lab notebooks.