Scientist, Clinical Pathology Full-time

Research Scientist

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

The Clinical Pathology group within Nonclinical Drug Safety (NDS) our company Research Laboratories works with multiple departments to determine the toxicity profile for test compounds intended for human or animal health applications. Our group is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong technical skills and attention to detail to contribute to well-defined studies and complex research projects.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (some flexibility with schedule)

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform biochemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis testing of nonclinical and investigative study samples.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Carry out assigned tasks and apply sound basic laboratory skills that include recording, evaluation, and assessment of data.
• Learn new software applications and laboratory information management systems.
• Follow well-established Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws for conducting in-vivo research.
• Communicate and interact with other team members.

Education Minimum Requirement: BA/BS in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, life sciences, or a related discipline. Master's preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

• MT or MLS, ASCP certification with a minimum of 1-2 years clinical laboratory experience
• Familiarity with varied laboratory instrumentation and laboratory areas
• Experience with technical applications
• Attentive to detail and focused on compliance/quality
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Proficiency in peripheral blood smear examination
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices

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The salary range for this role is $85,600.00 – $134,800.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.