Senior Scientist
$117k - $184.2kMSD Malaysia
- # Senior ScientistApplyremote type: Not Applicablelocations: USA - Pennsylvania - Lower Gwynedd Township (Spring House)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 25, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id: R402638**Job Description**Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.The Department of Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalytics (PDMB) within our Company’s Research Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated and scientifically accomplished Senior Scientist to join the Vaccine Regulated Bioanalytics (RegBA) team.Regulated Bioanalytics serves as a center of excellence for the development, validation, and execution of bioanalytical methods that support our Company’s portfolio across all stages of drug and vaccine development. The group generates high-quality, regulatory-compliant data to enable decision making for clinical and preclinical programs, while advancing bioanalytical science through automation, innovative assay platforms, and modern data capabilities.The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in ligand binding assays (LBA) and/or cell-mediated immunogenicity (CMI)/cell-based assays, along with a demonstrated ability to generate high-quality data in a GxP-regulated environment. The individual will contribute hands-on to assay development, qualification/validation, troubleshooting, and regulated sample testing, while collaborating across cross-functional teams.This lab-based role requires strong bench-level expertise, critical thinking, and the ability to design, execute and interpret complex experiments. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment are essential.This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with scientists across the PDMB network and with colleagues in Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Data Science, and Discovery to advance programs. The successful candidate will also contribute to the evolution of bioanalytical strategy, including implementation of automated platforms and emerging technologies to improve assay robustness, throughput, and data quality.**Education Minimum Requirement:*** PhD in Biological Sciences or related area with 0-3 years, or a MS degree with 4+ years, or a BS degree with 7+ years**Required Experience and Skills:*** Demonstrated ability to design experiments, troubleshoot assay performance, and interpret complex data using sound scientific judgment.* Strong hands-on, bench-level experimental expertise, with demonstrated critical thinking and the ability to independently design, execute, and evaluate outcomes* Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, including use of common analytical tools (e.g., GraphPad Prism or equivalent).* Understand and adhere to regulated frameworks and guidance in collaboration with team leads.* Ability to document findings and prepare high-quality reports and protocols to support regulatory submissions.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.* Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and responsibilities within a regulated environment.**Preferred Experience and Skills:*** Experience developing, optimizing, and executing bioanalytical assays in a regulated environment, particularly ligand binding assays (LBA) (e.g., ELISA).* Luminex) and/or cell-based/CMI assays (Fluorospot, ELISpot, Flow Cytometry).* Hands-on experience with laboratory automation (e.g., liquid handlers, robotics) to support assay execution and scaling.* Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and electronic lab notebooks.* Experience contributing to SOP development and continuous improvement initiatives.* Ability to evaluate and implement emerging bioanalytical technologies to enhance assay performance and efficiency.* Experience participating in regulatory submissions or supporting regulatory interactions.* Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide junior scientists and contribute to a collaborative team environment.**Required Skills:**Assay, Assay Development, Bioanalysis, Biochemical Analysis, Biochemical Assays, Cell-Based Assays, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Drug Metabolism, Flow Cytometry, Fluoroscopy, GraphPad Prism, Laboratory Automation, Ligand Binding Assay, Partnership Strategy, Pharmacokinetics, Teamwork**Preferred Skills:**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.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$117,000.00 - $184,200.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.**San Francisco Residents Only:** We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance**Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance**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:**Domestic**VISA Sponsorship:**No**Travel Requirements:**No Travel Required**Flexible Work Arrangements:**Not Applicable**Shift:**Not Indicated**Valid Driving License:**No**Hazardous Material(s):**N/A**Job Posting End Date:**06/25/2026**\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
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