Senior Immunology Scientist: Autoimmune & Fibrosis Focus

Merck; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced immunology scientist to join our team focused on inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. You will design and execute experiments, develop cellular immunology assays, and interpret complex data to advance translational programs.

Collaboration across departments and leadership in innovative technologies will be essential. The role requires strong background in immunology, 7+ years (or equivalent) of research experience, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• B.Sc./M.Sc./PhD with strong background in immunology and inflammatory disease mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience in developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting cellular immunology assays, using primary human immune and/or stromal cell systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret datasets to identify and validate novel targets in immunology, inflammation, autoimmunity, and fibrosis.
• Apply knowledge of key signal transduction pathways to design appropriate experiments.
• Be a key contributor in lab and meetings to progress multiple programs.
• Conceptualize and enact innovative approaches (including novel technologies) to address and solve program objectives and issues.
• Design, execute, and troubleshoot cell-based functional assays, including tissue culture, cytokine profiling, ECM immunofluorescence staining, and cellular potency readouts.
• Isolate and characterize primary immune cells and perform translational assay systems, including PBMC and whole-blood assays.
• Manage project-specific milestones and timelines.
• Communicate science and strategy to stakeholders and management.
• Collaborate across functional areas and with external partners.
• Demonstrate a 'one-team' mindset and lead lab/department initiatives.
• Promote DEI principles and a respectful, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Assay Development

Autoimmune Diseases

Cell Culture Techniques

Cytokines

Drug Target Identification

Fibroblasts

Fibrosis

Flow Cytometry

High Content Screening

Immunoassays

Immunology

Immunomodulation

Immunophenotyping

Inflammatory Diseases

Innate Immunity

Molecular Biology

Education

B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, Immunology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related STEM discipline with 7+ years of research experience

M.Sc. with 4+ years of research experience

PhD with 0+ years of experience

Job description

Merck in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced immunology scientist to join our team focused on inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. You will design and execute experiments, develop cellular immunology assays, and interpret complex data to advance translational programs.

Collaboration across departments and leadership in innovative technologies will be essential. The role requires strong background in immunology, 7+ years (or equivalent) of research experience, and the ability to work in a