Lead Mass Spectrometry Scientist – Proteomics & Vaccines

MSD Malaysia; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Merck's Analytical Enabling Capabilities in West Point, PA seeks a scientist with mass spectrometry expertise in protein, conjugates, oligonucleotides, or polysaccharide characterization to lead a junior-scientist team and advance vaccine development using MS and proteomics.

The role emphasizes advanced analytical design, collaboration across programs, and external scientific leadership through publications and presentations. A PhD and 10+ years in pharma are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry with 10+ years in pharma.
• Expertise in MS, proteomics, and data analysis.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group delivering MS data to advance the pipeline.
• Develop MS methods: peptide mapping, intact/native mass, HDX, glycan, quantitative, HCP.
• Explore new MS technologies and advance the field.
• Represent MS group in project teams and author reports.
• Provide scientific leadership and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Proteomics

Leadership

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry

Tools

Thermo instruments

Sciex instruments

Waters instruments

Job description

Merck's Analytical Enabling Capabilities in West Point, PA seeks a scientist with mass spectrometry expertise in protein, conjugates, oligonucleotides, or polysaccharide characterization to lead a junior-scientist team and advance vaccine development using MS and proteomics.

The role emphasizes advanced analytical design, collaboration across programs, and external scientific leadership through publications and presentations. A PhD and 10+ years in pharma are required.