Sr. Scientist, Immunology

MSD Malaysia; Cambridge (MA); Sur place; USD 119 000 - 188 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Retirement benefits (401k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Assay Development

Immunology

Cell Culture Techniques

Cytokines

Flow Cytometry

Immunophenotyping

High Content Screening

Immunomodulation

Innate Immunity

Molecular Biology

Drug Target Identification

Fibrosis

Formation

B.Sc. in Biological Sciences

M.Sc. in Immunology or related

PhD (optional) in relevant field

Outils

Immunofluorescence microscopy

High-content imaging

Primary human cells

Description du poste

Job Summary:

Join our Immunology team in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and help shape the future of treatments for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. At our company, we are at the forefront of immunology research, translating scientific advances into meaningful clinical impact. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will evaluate and apply novel experimental approaches, partnering across departments to implement cutting‑edge laboratory technologies. Your contributions will directly impact the development of new therapies and medicines that improve patient lives.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret complex 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 in 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 routine tissue culture, cytokine profiling, extracellular matrix 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 effectively both internally and externally, within and across functional areas.
• Demonstrate a “one-team” mindset by proactively engaging in and leading lab and department initiatives.
• Actively participate in cultural initiatives, embrace DE&I principles, promote psychological safety, and support a work environment that positively influences others and enables all to bring their true selves to work.

Qualifications – Required:

• 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, or PhD and 0+ years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of inflammatory, autoimmune, and/or fibrotic disease mechanisms.
• Hands‑on experience in developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting cellular immunology assays, ideally using primary human immune and/or stromal cell systems.
• Practical experience in designing and executing complex cellular systems and/or co‑culture models.
• Strong ability to interpret data from biological, biochemical, and immunological assays and to design appropriate follow‑up experiments.

Preferred:

• Experience with primary stromal cell cultures and developing in vitro models of fibrosis.
• Familiarity with immunofluorescence microscopy/high‑content imaging.

Required Skills:

• Assay Development
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Cell Culture Techniques
• Cellular Immunology
• Cytokines
• Drug Target Identification
• Fibroblasts
• Fibrosis
• Flow Cytometry
• High Content Screening
• Immunoassays
• Immunology
• Immunomodulation
• Immunophenotyping
• Inflammatory Diseases
• Innate Immunity
• Molecular Biology

Preferred Skills:

• Transcriptomics

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $119,100.00 - $187,500.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this 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.

Job Details

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): OEB4, BSL2, Bloodborne pathogens

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Company Overview

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.