Discovery Formulation Scientist, Pharma Research
Merck
Merck in South San Francisco seeks a Scientist (R2) to support physico-chemical characterization and formulation development of proteins or small molecule candidates. You will work in a dynamic DPS team contributing to drug discovery and early development efforts. The role emphasizes data analysis, experimental execution, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow in pharmaceutical sciences. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck
$108k - $170.1k
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