Senior Scientist, Functional Genomics

Merck & Co., Inc.

Cambridge, MA, US
Base: $119,100.00 - $187,500.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Optical pooled screen design and execution
Cell-based assay development expertise
Crispr-cas system and genetic screening
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist specializing in functional genomics to join their Genome Sciences team in Cambridge, MA. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and at least two years of industry experience, focusing on developing innovative genomic technologies to understand disease mechanisms and accelerate drug discovery

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on developing high-throughput genomic technologies to understand disease mechanisms and accelerate the discovery of new targets across therapeutic areas.
  • Candidates will be responsible for designing, troubleshooting, and executing optical pooled screens while collaborating with diverse scientific teams in a matrixed environment.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $119,100.00 to $187,500.00 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist specializing in functional genomics to join their Genome Sciences team in Cambridge, MA. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and at least two years of industry experience, focusing on developing innovative genomic technologies to understand disease mechanisms and accelerate drug discovery.

Salary

Base: $119,100.00 - $187,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical pooled screen design and execution
  • Cell-based assay development expertise
  • CRISPR-Cas system and genetic screening
  • High content screening and omics analysis
  • Single-cell genomics experience

Nice-to-have

  • High-throughput lab automation familiarity
  • Image analysis tools like Cellpose
  • scRNA-seq dataset generation experience
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team work
  • Data-driven decision making skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in life sciences discipline
  • Minimum 2 years industry experience
  • VISA sponsorship available

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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