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Senior Scientist, Downstream Vaccine Process Development
Location:
West Point
Description:
Job Description Our department (Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies, VAX) Process R&D is responsible for the development and clinical manufacturing of DS and Drug Product Intermediates (DPI) for the vaccine and advanced therapy pipeline, spanning from preclinical to commercialization stages. We are part of the Process R&D organization, which enables modality-agnostic DS process development and clinical manufacturing for all of our company's pipeline. We interface closely with our Discovery organizations across Infectious Disease and Vaccines, Oncology, Neuroscience, and Immunology.We are seeking an innovative, highly motivated, and experienced Senior Scientist to join us at our research site in West Point, PA (outside Philadelphia). The candidate will be responsible for conceiving, designing, and implementing experiments to advance the development of recombinant protein vaccines and therapeutics. This will require collaboration with cross-functional teams including colleagues in Discovery, Analytical, Formulation, and Enabling Technologies. The candidate should have a strong background in recombinant protein therapeutic/vaccine design and understanding of various purification modalities including but not limited to column chromatography (SEC, IEX, Affinity, MMC, HIC, Mixed/multi-mode, etc.) and tangential flow filtration (TFF, UF/DF), as well as advanced knowledge in protein handling and purification techniques. The candidate will be expected to independently design, execute, and analyze experiments. The Sr. Scientist candidate must demonstrate well-developed skills for effective communication of scientific information in both written and verbal format and should have a strong history of publication in peer-reviewed journals. We value creative-thinking, teamwork, and independent analytical problem solving. If you are a highly motivated team player with a strong desire to impact basic research and translational medicine, we invite you to consider joining our team. Position may require the employee to be willing to work with infectious agents and/or pathogens and/or potent compounds. Travel may be needed to support technology transfers. This position will require occasional off-hour and weekend work.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Evaluation/optimization of purification strategies for recombinant protein vaccines Collaborate on the evaluation/optimization of upstream and downstream process unit operations. Analysis of experiments through basic analytical techniques including SDS-PAGE, UV-Vis, HPLC, Western blot, etc. Data interpretation and presentation, manuscript/patent preparation. Required or Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience in purification unit operations using AKTA or similar FPLC systems. Knowledge of protein biochemistry (e.g., structure, function, modeling), and cutting-edge methodologies related to protein isolation/purification. Ability to understand and execute experiments independently in fulfillment of assigned program objectives in a manner that meets quality and timeline expectations. Well-developed organizational, record-keeping, and problem solving skills. Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment and is results-oriented with examples from both ways of working. Education Minimum Requirement: BS in Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences or related discipline with at least 6 years of industrial experience or hands-on, laboratory work in the field of bioprocess and recombinant protein therapeutic/vaccine development OR MS in Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences or related discipline with at least 3 years of industrial experience or hands-on, laboratory work in the field of bioprocess and recombinant protein therapeutic/vaccine development OR PhD in Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences or related discipline with at least 1 year of industrial experience or hands-on, laboratory work in the field of bioprocess and recombinant protein therapeutic/vaccine development. 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.#eligibleforerp Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission. Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE 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.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementPay Transparency NondiscriminationWe 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. 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Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote". Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, 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: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a
Company:
Merck
Posted:
April 28 on jobRxiv
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