Vaccine Analytics Scientist - Assay Development

MSD

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 117,000 - 184,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive
Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Senior Scientist in Analytical Enabling Capabilities to join the Vaccine Discovery Analytical Research team in West Point, PA. You will lead assay development and apply state-of-the-art analytical techniques to characterize vaccines across protein, subunit, and live virus platforms.

The role demands strong communication, independence, and collaboration within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment, with opportunities to influence process development and technology

Qualifications

  • PhD or Master’s with 4+ years in chemistry or related field.
  • Experience with separations (UPLC/HPLC/CE) and protein characterization.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead assay development and multi-task projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead assay development and analytical method development for vaccine programs.
  • Drive scientific contributions at program level and support product teams.
  • Characterize vaccines across platforms and support process/formulation development.
  • Provide technical guidance, evaluate new technologies, and drive innovations.

Skills

Analytical Assays
Analytical Method Development
Biochemical Assays
Biophysical Characterization
Cell-Based Assays
Chemistry
Independent Thinking
Laboratory Instrumentation
Research Programs
Technical Writing
Scientific Research

Education

PhD
MS + 4+ yrs industry
BS + 6+ yrs

Tools

UPLC
HPLC
CE
NMR
MS
SPR
ITC
MALS

Job description

MSD is seeking a Senior Scientist in Analytical Enabling Capabilities to join the Vaccine Discovery Analytical Research team in West Point, PA. You will lead assay development and apply state-of-the-art analytical techniques to characterize vaccines across protein, subunit, and live virus platforms.

The role demands strong communication, independence, and collaboration within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment, with opportunities to influence process development and technology

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