Staff Biologist, Lead Optimization
Merck Research Laboratories, BostonEnhancing and preserving the quality of life. This is the commitment that
Merck & Co., Inc. stands on and it's what has distinguished us as the
world's leading research-driven health products company. Recently ranked by
Fortune among "America's Most Admired Companies," we discover, develop and
manufacture a wide range of innovative products.
Newly formed Automated Lead Optimization Department at the Merck Research
Laboratories-Boston currently has an opening for a Research Associate, Staff
Biologist position. This position will focus on assay development and
screening research efforts that will support discovery and optimization of
novel small molecules, with an emphasis on high content (image analysis)
cell-based screening. This position requires hands-on experience in
development and execution of the Automated Lead Optimization assays,
expertise in operating, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware/software
associated with automated assays and knowledge of common application
software for liquid handling robotics and plate readers. Knowledge of
different screening formats in both whole cell and cell-free systems,
including luminescent, fluorescent, HTRF, SPA and reporter-gene read-outs is
required. Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of HTS data tools is a
plus.
A B.S. or M.S. degree in Biochemistry/Cell Biology/Molecular Biology (M.S.
preferred), 3-5 years of relevant laboratory experience is required. Good
quantitative skills and familiarity with the latest HTS detection
technologies is preferred. Computer literacy (e.g. MS Word, MS PowerPoint)
and experience with software programs for data analysis (MS Excel) are
vital. Strong communication, problem solving skills and the ability to
function effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment is a must.
In return for your considerable skills, we offer an excellent salary and
comprehensive benefits program, including tuition reimbursement and one of
the best 401(k) plans in the nation, as well as opportunities for personal
growth. We invite you to visit us online to create your profile and attach
your CV at www.merck.com/careers and apply to
position: BIO000889. Merck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Jim Iannoni
Recruiting Consultant
Merck Research Laboratories
617-992-2245
617-992-2443
For additional information on Merck Careers please visit:
http://www.merck.com/careers/
[email protected]
Discovery of Great Drugs demands continual discovery of Great People...
Merck is an equal opportunity employer--proudly embracing diversity in all
of its manifestations.
Staff Biologist, Lead Optimization
Posted - 03/09/2005 : 3:42:35 PM
