Upstream Bioprocess Scientist - CHO Cell Culture

MSD Malaysia; Elkhorn Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States seeks an Associate Scientist to join the Upstream Process Development team, focusing on monoclonal antibodies and biologics.

This hands-on role involves cell culture with CHO cells and cross-functional collaboration to advance development stages, while maintaining rigorous documentation. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a biotech lab, strong aseptic technique, and proficiency with data tools like Excel and GraphPad Prism.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a biomedical or biotech lab environment.
• Hands-on CHO cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Experience with data collection and basic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Culture, expansion, and maintenance of CHO cell lines for antibody production.
• Conduct upstream process development experiments and monitor performance.
• Analyze data and contribute to process optimization.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain electronic lab notebooks.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Aseptic technique

Data analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Excel/Prism data tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology or related

Tools

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Lab software

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States seeks an Associate Scientist to join the Upstream Process Development team, focusing on monoclonal antibodies and biologics.

This hands-on role involves cell culture with CHO cells and cross-functional collaboration to advance development stages, while maintaining rigorous documentation. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a biotech lab, strong aseptic technique, and proficiency with data tools like Excel and GraphPad Prism.