Senior Scientist Analytical Research and Development Mass Spectrometry

Job Description

Job Description

Our Scientists are our Inventors. We deliver robust scientific data and interpretation that drives the commercialization of breakthrough therapeutics using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and modern equipment. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people 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 your career.

The Analytical Research and Development Mass Spectrometry team is seeking a motivated scientist with technical expertise in mass spectrometry-based protein, oligonucleotides or polysaccharide characterization. More specifically, the ideal candidate will have experience with peptide mapping, intact/reduced mass, Host Cell Protein (HCP), oligonucleotides or polysaccharide analysis by mass spectrometry.

The successful candidate is expected to independently conduct mass spectrometry experiments to support multiple vaccine programs, represent the group in cross functional teams and develop new methods to solve current industry challenges. The work requires documenting experiments in electronic laboratory notebooks, authoring summaries to inform stakeholders, in addition to presenting at seminars and publishing in scientific journals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support several programs by performing LC-MS assays such as peptide mapping, intact mass, HCP analysis by proteomics or MRM approaches, oligonucleotides or polysaccharide characterization.
• Represent the mass spectrometry group in project teams.
• Author analytical procedures, regulatory submission sections, technical reports and scientific presentations.
• Explore and develop new technologies applicable to our field.
• Demonstrate effective multitasking, prioritization and problem-solving skills in the planning and execution of experiments.
• Assist other team members with intact mass analysis and peptide mapping workflows when needed.

Education Requirements

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or Biological Sciences with biopharmaceutical industry experience.

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience conducting protein, oligonucleotides or polysaccharide mass spectrometry and proteomics experiments, including sample preparation, mass spectrometer operation and data analysis.
• Experience with Thermo and Waters instruments.
• Familiarity with R programming language for data processing, statistics and visualization.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, as demonstrated through high impact scientific publications and presentations.

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Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experiences with oligonucleotides or polysaccharide analysis by mass spectrometry.
• Automation for sample preparation is preferred.
• Good understanding of vaccine development.
• Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebook applications and good documentation practices.

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

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Who we are ...

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for ...

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

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IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

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Requisition ID:R90693