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Biologist-BIO002391: Merck & Co. Inc.

Job IDBIO002391-1
Company NameMerck & Co. Inc.
Job CategoryPharmaceutical/Biotech; Science/Research
LocationWhitehouse Station, NJ • Durham, NC
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
ExperienceUnspecified
Date PostedAugust 27, 2009 (Reposted Nov 20)

Biologist-BIO002391

Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

Opportunities exist in manufacturing areas and include opportunities in process validation and manufacturing technical areas. Opportunities are available in analytical, biological, and vaccine development. Each of these opportunities provides a challenging environment to learn and contribute. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out research on assigned problems in the above listed areas, including applied development, problem solving, process / product improvement and laboratory testing in the above listed areas. Many analytical techniques are used, including both in vivo and in vitro methods, to characterize complex biological products and systems The candidate is expected to work in a team environment and provide all essential understanding toward addressing mechanisms responsible for product safety, efficacy and stability. Responsibilities will also include the analysis and interpretation of data for problem solving and predictive purposes. A company-wide program is available to facilitate individual development planning to prepare the individual for increasing responsibility according to either technical or management tracks support career path planning. This may include movement to other divisions of Merck & Co., Inc.

Those who join Merck can look for substantial early responsibility, the opportunity to develop and apply state-of-the-art technologies, chances for growth and advancement in an informal, varied work environment. Specific openings in MMD are as follows:
  • Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA) is responsible for process implementation, validation and maintenance for biological processes;
  • Biological Science & Strategy (Rahway, NJ) is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic protein processes;
  • Vaccine Operations (West Point, PA,) is responsible for oversight and continuous improvement for vaccine manufacturing.
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry Manufacturing and Control (West Point, PA, Rahway, NJ, Whitehouse Station, NJ) is a regulatory group that submits the applications to the worldwide regulatory authorities to get approval to market Merck's products
At Merck we believe you can develop faster if we give you real challenges right from the onset. In MMD, we encourage you to move between functional groups so that you get hands-on experience in many aspects of our operations.

Qualifications

This position requires candidate to be currently enrolled in a BS level program in Biology, Microbiology, Virology. Successful candidates will possess superior communication and interpersonal skills. Laboratory experience is preferred. Must be graduating between August 2009 and August 2010. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.


To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers. At this site you can search our "University Opportunities", create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # BIO002391. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

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