Senior Scientist, Immunology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Scientist Immunology to join the Autoinflammation Autoimmunity and Atopy team. You will lead bench research, design complex in vitro and in vivo experiments, and drive early development of novel therapeutics for allergic, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

The role requires 7+ years with a relevant degree and strong skills in flow cytometry, immunoassays, and data analysis. Collaboration across functions is essential in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences with 7+ years, Master's with 5+ years or Ph.D. in biology.
• Experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry and immune assays.
• Proficiency in data analysis and standard scientific software.

Responsibilities

• Lead from bench and design/execute complex in vitro experiments for immunology.
• Perform in vivo assays and immune function studies to support development.
• Collaborate across functional areas in a matrix environment; manage timelines.

Skills

Flow cytometry

In vitro assays

In vivo models

Immunoassays

RT-PCR

Excel

Data interpretation

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Master's degree in biological sciences

Ph.D. in biological sciences

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Job Description Our Company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. We are seeking a Senior Scientist Immunology to join our Autoinflammation Autoimmunity and Atopy disease team with Immunology Discovery therapeutic area at our organization in Cambridge MA and can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities. Invent - Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs in Immunology. Execute - Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers for Immunology (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business). Adapt - Develop With Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape. Diverse Talent - We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world. Values and Standards - Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead from bench and demonstrate strong acuity in independently designing and executing complex in vitro experiments to support early development of novel therapeutics for allergic, autoimmune and inflammatory disease indications

Education

Education: Bachelor's (with 7+ years), Master's (with 5+ years) or Ph.D. in biological sciences and relevant Immunology experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

Required Experience and Skills

Required Experience and Skills: Expertise with multi-parameter flow cytometry, developing in vitro and in vivo assays to investigate immune function and possess a deep knowledge of technologies commonly used to assess immune endpoints. Experience in primary immune cell isolation and stimulation, proliferation and apoptosis assays, immunoassay techniques/platforms (e.g. Western, ELISA, Mesoscale), as well as RT-PCR. Candidate should be competent in standard scientific software used for data analysis (e.g. Microsoft Excel) as well as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and Graphpad Prism. Good data handling and recording skills as well as the ability to interpret moderately complex data sets and draw appropriate conclusions from them. Excellent organization and ability multi-task and manage multiple projects. Ability to adapt to rapid changes in projects priorities, define and meet aggressive timelines. Committed to working in a collaborative manner across functional areas within a matrixed organization. Curious, self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communications.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Preferred Experience and Skills: Expertise in key areas of allergic inflammation and autoimmunity to execute complex immunological experiments. Experience with preclinical model systems and human blood and disease tissues. Background in clinical immunology, translational biomarkers.

#EligibleforERP Required Skills

#EligibleforERP Required Skills: Autoimmune Diseases, Cell Isolation, Cell Proliferation, Data Analysis, ELISA Techniques, Flow Cytometry, Immunoassays, Immunology Research, In Vitro Research, In Vivo Models, Mesoscale, Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (real-time PCR)

Preferred Skills

Preferred Skills: US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

Location

The primary location for this posting is: USA - Massachusetts - Cambridge (320 Bent Street)

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below. The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $119,100.00 - $187,500.00 This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information: San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: Domestic VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A

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