Scientist-I (Assistant)

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated candidate who can organize, manage, and support the laboratory areas for our cell culture process development team.

The position will provide an opportunity for learning and development in a professional lab setting, contributing to development and commercialization of Mercks life-saving therapeutics.

The primary responsibility for this position will be the maintenance of infrastructure, equipment and inventory within laboratories supporting development of Mercks vaccine pipeline.

Specific technical responsibilities include:

• Cell culture experience in fed-batch and perfusion (deep well plate, shake flasks, 3L bioreactors)

• Calibrate, QC, and maintain lab equipment, including cell culture analytical instruments, in proper working order

• Maintain appropriate record keeping, including accurate logbook entries for equipment maintenance

• Perform basic troubleshooting of lab equipment and manage equipment moves and disposal as needed

• Partner with external vendors to schedule preventative maintenance and repairs

• Author internal documents for use and maintenance of equipment

• Manage label preparation for samples across multiple labs

• Maintain inventory of consumables as well as chemical and reagent stocks

• Prepare and replenish stocks; order and track chemicals/reagents from suppliers

• Manage shipping activities for equipment and samples • Comply with appropriate safety standards and GLP guidelines

• Flexible working schedule

Qualifications:

Educational qualifications and work experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biochemistry or related science with 0-3 years of experience in laboratory setting

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

• Experience with cell culture, bioreactor operations/control systems, and/or Microsoft Power Platform is a plus

Required behaviors:

• Energy and enthusiasm for lab work; attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work in teams and collaborate with external partners

• Highly organized with a strong work ethic

• Discipline for maintaining the lab; promptness with addressing problems

• Ability and willingness to learn new lab techniques