Postdoctoral Research Fellow - New vaccine platform development
Job DescriptionBe a part of the legacy:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow ProgramOur Research Laboratories' Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment.
With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company, postdoctoral researchers will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Scientist with expertise in the fields of biochemistry and immunology.
As a postdoctoral fellow within theour company's Research Laboratory, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with esteemed professionals in the fields of Biochemistry, Immunology, Vaccinology, and Quantitative Bioscience.
Your primary objective will be to develop a novel antigen-presenting platform capable of eliciting a protective immune response.
We are looking for an ideal candidate who can conceptualize and execute the development of various platform designs, each focused on achieving robust protective immune responses, multivalency, and safety for next-generation vaccines.
As part of this role, you will receive training in cutting-edge multidisciplinary techniques and establish collaborations with functional areas within our Research Laboratories, with the ultimate goal of advancing knowledge in vaccine design and immunology through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
This full-time position will be based in Cambridge, Massachusetts (MA), with the opportunity for short-term travel to West Point, Pennsylvania (PA), for training and experiments.
Key
Responsibilities:
Design and synthesize antigen-presenting conjugates and characterize their biochemical and physical properties.
Establish and utilize biochemical tools, ex vivo and in vitro assays, murine in vivo immunogenicity models, and multi-parametric flow cytometry to evaluate vaccine-induced immunity and optimize vaccination strategies.
Interpret data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and deliver presentations.
Actively participate in meetings and seminars both within our company and externally.
Education Minimum Requirement:
PhD in biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, or a related field Less than 2 years of postdoctoral experience or plans to graduate with a PhD or will you have completed your PhD within the next year.
Required Experience and Skills:
Ability to design and execute experiments with a track record of publications.
Hands-on experience in either bio-orthogonal chemistry for biomolecule conjugation or in vitro and in vivo immunological assays.
Highly self-motivated, creative, and possess critical thinking skills to solve complex technical and scientific problems with excellent attention to detail.
Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to analyze and interpret diverse types of scientific data.
Ability to work independently while maintaining a team-oriented approach and building strong relationships in highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience in vaccine design and development.
Proficiency in bacterial cell and mammalian immune cell culturing.
Development and execution of fluorescence-based cell assays, including operating fluorescent microscopes.
Proficiency in molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or immunological techniques (binding affinity assays, protein characterization, Western Blot, ELISA, flow cytometry, etc.
).
Analytical characterization skills (preferred, but not required).
Experience in synthetic chemistry (an additional asset, but not required).
postdocfellowNOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn 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.
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 HEREUS 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.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
U.
S.
Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5,2023 our U.
S.
Hybrid work model will be as follows:
1.
Three total days on site per week:
Tuesday and Wednesday - plus one additional day of choice based on what works best for organizations and/or teams.
2.
Fridays will formally be a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require onsite presence.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsSearch 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:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
YesTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not SpecifiedShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
na Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Bacteria Cultures Cvs Chemical Synthesis Creativity Critical Thinking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow ProgramOur Research Laboratories' Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment.
With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company, postdoctoral researchers will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Scientist with expertise in the fields of biochemistry and immunology.
As a postdoctoral fellow within theour company's Research Laboratory, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with esteemed professionals in the fields of Biochemistry, Immunology, Vaccinology, and Quantitative Bioscience.
Your primary objective will be to develop a novel antigen-presenting platform capable of eliciting a protective immune response.
We are looking for an ideal candidate who can conceptualize and execute the development of various platform designs, each focused on achieving robust protective immune responses, multivalency, and safety for next-generation vaccines.
As part of this role, you will receive training in cutting-edge multidisciplinary techniques and establish collaborations with functional areas within our Research Laboratories, with the ultimate goal of advancing knowledge in vaccine design and immunology through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
This full-time position will be based in Cambridge, Massachusetts (MA), with the opportunity for short-term travel to West Point, Pennsylvania (PA), for training and experiments.
Key
Responsibilities:
Design and synthesize antigen-presenting conjugates and characterize their biochemical and physical properties.
Establish and utilize biochemical tools, ex vivo and in vitro assays, murine in vivo immunogenicity models, and multi-parametric flow cytometry to evaluate vaccine-induced immunity and optimize vaccination strategies.
Interpret data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and deliver presentations.
Actively participate in meetings and seminars both within our company and externally.
Education Minimum Requirement:
PhD in biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, or a related field Less than 2 years of postdoctoral experience or plans to graduate with a PhD or will you have completed your PhD within the next year.
Required Experience and Skills:
Ability to design and execute experiments with a track record of publications.
Hands-on experience in either bio-orthogonal chemistry for biomolecule conjugation or in vitro and in vivo immunological assays.
Highly self-motivated, creative, and possess critical thinking skills to solve complex technical and scientific problems with excellent attention to detail.
Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to analyze and interpret diverse types of scientific data.
Ability to work independently while maintaining a team-oriented approach and building strong relationships in highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience in vaccine design and development.
Proficiency in bacterial cell and mammalian immune cell culturing.
Development and execution of fluorescence-based cell assays, including operating fluorescent microscopes.
Proficiency in molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or immunological techniques (binding affinity assays, protein characterization, Western Blot, ELISA, flow cytometry, etc.
).
Analytical characterization skills (preferred, but not required).
Experience in synthetic chemistry (an additional asset, but not required).
postdocfellowNOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn 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.
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 HEREUS 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.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
U.
S.
Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5,2023 our U.
S.
Hybrid work model will be as follows:
1.
Three total days on site per week:
Tuesday and Wednesday - plus one additional day of choice based on what works best for organizations and/or teams.
2.
Fridays will formally be a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require onsite presence.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsSearch 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:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
YesTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not SpecifiedShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
na Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Bacteria Cultures Cvs Chemical Synthesis Creativity Critical Thinking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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