Scientist - II Associate - PANJ Only

Qualifications 3rd Shift Role Education: BS in life science (e.g. Chemistry biology microbiology immunology virology etc.) or engineering (e.g. biomedical chemical). Years of experience: At least 2 years. Required Experience/Skills: Must have excellent communication documentation and interpersonal skills; as well as strength in data analysis/interpretation and the ability to exercise scientific judgment for realtime decisionmaking. Strength in technical troubleshooting and problem solving as well as superior result reporting skills (i.e. presentation of results impact and recommendations). Must be able to work both independently and within multifunctional teams in a fastpaced environment. Ability to work with little supervision and manage/differentiate ambiguous situations is important. Must be willing to be vaccinated and achieve and/or blood tested for titer against the Varicella (chickenpox) virus. New graduates will be considered: Experience in college level laboratory techniques in chemistry biology biotechnology and related sciences required. Independent study utilizing these techniques is a plus. Desired Experience/Skills: Experience with flow cytometry and/or performing immunoassays is preferred. Experience in analytical testing utilizing a variety of biochemical molecular and cell biology techniques. Experience in laboratory operations including GMP documentation equipment maintenance and scheduling. Experience with cell culture and aseptic techniques. Good general industrial process knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing and/or largescale production. Prior lab experience within pharma industry preferred. Intermediate Excel experience required. Shift information: ** 3rd shift** Hours/Days: 12:00 am 8:00 am EST: Tue Sat or Wed Sun based on production needs They could be on first shift MF for orientation. Note: Occasionally during campaigns days/hours of the week may change on a temporary basis to support processes. The ability to work a flexible rotating shift schedule which will be predominantly nights and weekend coverage will be required based on manufacturing process support needs.
Responsibilities We currently have an opportunity for a scientist to join our team in Varicella bulk vaccine manufacturing within the Merck Manufacturing Division (MMD) supporting a new PAT (process analytical technology) lab and laboratory operations. A successful candidate must have problemsolving and troubleshooting skills as well as an interest in understanding how cell expansion and viral propagation impact the manufacturing process and vice versa. In this role the candidate will take responsibility for routine assay execution laboratory maintenance maintaining GMP documentation and proactive process and assay monitoring of the Varicella zoster virus propagation process. Furthermore the candidate must be able to work efficiently in a high paced environment collaborate well with others and have excellent interpersonal skills. Primary activities include but are not limited to the following: Conduct a realtime flow cytometry assay in support of increased manufacturing process control and consistency in viral growth kinetics. Participate in the transfer of process analytical technologies (PAT) to cGMP manufacturing facilities and support implementation and operations in the new PAT laboratory. Support routine laboratory operations cleaning supply ordering and preventative maintenance. Support proactive process monitoring through assay and process data collection GMP laboratory experiments (e.g. viral growth curves) etc. Characterize existing processes identify key sources of variability and identify potential process improvements. Conduct laboratory experiments to support technical investigations and implement sustainable longterm solutions.
Comments/Special InstructionsSr. CSP Vidushi Sharma. Shift information: ** 3rd shift** Hours/Days: 12:00 am 8:00 am EST: Tue Sat or Wed Sun based on production needs They could be on first shift MF for orientation. Occasionally during campaigns days/hours of the week may change on a temporary basis to support processes. The ability to work a flexible rotating shift schedule which will be predominantly nights and weekend coverage will be required based on manufacturing process support needs.
System Location: Manufacturing (Z007) Required
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CWR Type: W2 Required