Senior Immunology Scientist: Target Discovery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits (401k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a senior-level immunology scientist in Cambridge, MA to design and execute experiments targeting inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. You will interpret complex data, apply novel assays, and collaborate across teams to advance multiple programs toward therapy development.

The role emphasizes primary human cell systems, translational assays, and developing innovative lab approaches while contributing to DEI and safety initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.Sc./M.Sc./PhD with extensive research in immunology or related STEM discipline.
• 7+ years (B.Sc.), 4+ years (M.Sc.), or 0+ years (PhD) of relevant research experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with cellular immunology assays and primary cell systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to identify targets in immunology, inflammation, autoimmunity, and fibrosis.
• Use signal transduction knowledge to shape experimental design.
• Lead lab initiatives and collaborate across departments to progress programs.

Skills

Assay Development

Immunology

Cell Culture Techniques

Cytokines

Flow Cytometry

Immunophenotyping

High Content Screening

Immunomodulation

Innate Immunity

Molecular Biology

Drug Target Identification

Fibrosis

Education

B.Sc. in Biological Sciences

M.Sc. in Immunology or related

PhD (optional) in relevant field

Tools

Immunofluorescence microscopy

High-content imaging

Primary human cells

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a senior-level immunology scientist in Cambridge, MA to design and execute experiments targeting inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. You will interpret complex data, apply novel assays, and collaborate across teams to advance multiple programs toward therapy development.

The role emphasizes primary human cell systems, translational assays, and developing innovative lab approaches while contributing to DEI and safety initiatives in a fast-paced environment.