• They will work closely with other team members and groups throughout the organization to help manage, perform, and troubleshoot antibody discovery programs
• We recognize that the diversity in our team is our strength, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
• Successful candidates must demonstrate inclusive behaviors in working with a diverse group of researchers to drive our core mission
• Propose and lead technology development initiatives to further optimize existing in vivo de novo platforms to increase hits and decrease timelines
• Serve as the antibody discovery representative on project teams to help define Target Candidate Profiles (TCP) and lead de novo hit finding strategies and campaigns
• Potential for future development opportunities to lead Biologics discovery projects in collaboration with therapeutic area scientists
• Stay abreast of external advancements in the relevant scientific fields
• Promote the external reputation of our company’s Discovery Biologics department

This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely

• Ph.D. with 4+ years or Master's with 8+ years relevant industry experience
• Experience in antibody drug discovery supporting therapeutic programs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Depth of knowledge in adaptive immunity and B-cell biology and direct application towards optimizing antibody drug discovery and development campaigns
• Track record of driving scientific and platform innovations
• Experience leading therapeutic antibody discovery campaigns

Established external reputation through publications, presentations, and/or scientific community engagement

The qualified candidate will be a scientist with a breadth and depth of expertise in immunization-based antibody discovery, including but not limited to expertise in adaptive immunity and B-cell biology, immunogen design, and experience with multiple hit finding platforms (e.g. high throughput microfluidics & NGS), in order to improve existing antibody discovery processes to help meet the needs for challenging targets and aggressive timelines

• Strong hands-on laboratory skills, including but not limited to cell culture, molecular biology, assay development, and flow cytometry

Antibody Discovery, Drug Discovery Process, High-Throughput Screening, Innovation, Machine Learning (ML), Microfluidics, Molecular Biology Techniques, Project Coordination, Team Strategy, Therapeutic Antibodies, Therapeutic Proteins

$156,500.00 - $246,300.00 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits