Job Description
New hires based in the US & Puerto Rico will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption or accommodation to this vaccination requirement, subject to applicable law.
Position Description:
Biologics and Vaccines Analytics (BVA), Our Company's Manufacturing Division is accountable for the commercialization of vaccine Analytical techniques from Phase III through launch including transfer to commercial manufacturing sites as well as in-line
analytical promotion to enable world-wide robust vaccine availability. This team is highly motivated, fast-paced and focused on the rapid advancement of our Company's vaccines pipeline, plus growth of existing products. This position will influence all stages of late-stage development, validation, transfers and assay life-cycle management and methods promoting our Company's vaccines pipeline and inline products.
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Specific job tasks will include
- Daily lab experiments (routine and non-routine testing),
- Authoring technical summaries, and
- Timely delivery of activities.
- Analytical methods in a development laboratory or knowledge in Quality control (QC) with working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) or standardization of labs
- Ability to work objectively and within a cross-functional team.
- Good technical, communication (oral and written), stakeholder management, and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and proven performance record.
- Mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, and/or vaccine research, including at least one of the following techniques:
- Bioassays
- Viral Infectivity assays (plaque/TCID50/others)
- Cell Culture
- ELISA
- PCR/RT-PCR (traditional and real-time)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering or related sciences and a minimum of 1 year of relevant knowledge in analytical laboratory.
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 ...
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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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. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Work Week
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
1
Requisition ID:R159727