Scientist - I

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Merck in Montgomery County, PA seeks a detail-oriented life sciences professional to join our vaccine development team. You will perform lab-scale upstream bioprocessing, document work under GLP, and report data to client staff.

The role requires hands-on experimentation, data analysis, and clear communication with team and client stakeholders. A BS in relevant field and six months of lab experience are required, with willingness to work off-shift occasionally.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, bio/chemical engineering, or related field.
• At least six months of upstream bioprocessing lab experience.
• Strong aseptic technique, pipetting, and general lab skills.
• Experience with cell culture (microbial or mammalian) and basic cell-based assays.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and data organization.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, and culture media to support ongoing experiments.
• Perform lab-scale upstream processing of vaccine products and process intermediates.
• Set up and maintain specialized process equipment for lab-scale operations.
• Conduct in-process monitoring assays, including cell counting, optical density, metabolite analysis, and imaging.
• Analyze, collate, track, and report data back to client staff members effectively.
• Document all work clearly, maintain accurate records, and execute tests following GLP.
• Work independently and efficiently while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communicate findings and progress clearly with team members and client stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Upstream bioprocessing

GLP documentation

Pipetting techniques

Cell culture

Data analysis & reporting

Microsoft Excel

Educación

B.S. in Biology/Biochemistry/Bio/engineering

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented life sciences professional to join a dynamic laboratory team focused on vaccine development. In this role, you will play a hands-on part in upstream bioprocessing, executing lab-scale experiments, maintaining rigorous documentation under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and collaborating directly with client staff to track, analyze, and report critical process data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, and culture media to support ongoing experiments.
• Perform lab-scale upstream processing of vaccine products and process intermediates.
• Set up and maintain specialized process equipment for lab-scale operations.
• Conduct in-process monitoring assays, including cell counting, optical density, metabolite analysis, and imaging.
• Analyze, collate, track, and report data back to client staff members effectively.
• Document all work clearly, maintain accurate records, and execute tests following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Work independently and efficiently while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communicate findings and progress clearly with team members and client stakeholders.

Education

• B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Bio/chemical Engineering, or a related science or engineering field.

Experience

• At least six months of laboratory experience in upstream bioprocessing (e.g., bioreactor operations, mammalian cell culture in plates).
• Strong background in general laboratory skills, aseptic manipulations, and pipetting.
• Hands-on experience culturing microbial and/or mammalian cells.
• Proficiency with basic cell-based assays and analytical techniques.
• High computer literacy with strong organizational skills, including experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.

Additional Information

• Work Environment: This position requires working with Biosafety Level-2 organisms.
• Schedule: Occasional off-hour and/or weekend work is required, with approximately 10-20% of hours falling under "off-shift" schedules.
• Core Attributes: Must demonstrate self-motivation, adaptability, a positive attitude, and the ability to learn new techniques quickly while complying with all company policies.