Senior Scientist, Antibody Discovery & Automation

MSD

South San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 207,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Long‑term incentive
Medical, dental, vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

MSD in South San Francisco is seeking a Senior Scientist to drive automated antibody generation and high‑throughput screening within the Molecular Discovery group. You will execute automated liquid handling, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to advance antibody discovery programs.

The role requires hands‑on experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, and lab automation, with strong programming and data skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant biological science field; 7+ years for Bachelor’s, 4+ years for Master’s, or Ph.D.
  • Experience with automated liquid handling platforms and robotics.
  • Hands-on experience with ELISA and flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

  • Execute automated liquid handling to support lab workflows
  • Develop and optimize high-throughput antibody screening methods
  • Perform and interpret bioassays and cellular characterization
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across projects
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Skills

Automated liquid handling
Programming (Python, SQL, R)
ELISA
Flow cytometry
Laboratory automation
Robotic liquid handlers
Cell culture
Experiment design
Data analysis
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in biological sciences

Tools

Hamilton Microlab STAR
Robotic arms
Liquid handler software

Job description

MSD in South San Francisco is seeking a Senior Scientist to drive automated antibody generation and high‑throughput screening within the Molecular Discovery group. You will execute automated liquid handling, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to advance antibody discovery programs.

The role requires hands‑on experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, and lab automation, with strong programming and data skills.

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