Senior Scientist, Respiratory Discovery

Merck & Co., Inc.

Base: $131,400.00 - $206,800.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Primary human airway epithelial cell culture
Air-liquid interface (ali) model development
Flow cytometry and facs analysis
The Senior Scientist will join the Respiratory Biology Discovery group to support early discovery programs for chronic lung diseases including COPD, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis

Job Summary

  • The Senior Scientist will join the Respiratory Biology Discovery group to support early discovery programs for chronic lung diseases including COPD, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis.
  • This role requires generating high-quality mechanistic datasets using human-relevant in vitro and ex vivo experimental systems with a focus on primary airway epithelial biology.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid holidays along with an annual bonus and long-term incentive eligibility.

Matching Summary

The Senior Scientist will join the Respiratory Biology Discovery group to support early discovery programs for chronic lung diseases including COPD, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis.

Salary

Base: $131,400.00 - $206,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Primary human airway epithelial cell culture
  • Air-liquid interface (ALI) model development
  • Flow cytometry and FACS analysis
  • Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence imaging
  • Multiplex biomarker platforms like MSD or Luminex
  • Chronic lung disease biology expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Immune-epithelial co-culture system experience
  • Single-cell RNA sequencing familiarity
  • Barrier function assay knowledge
  • Spatial biology approaches
  • Transcriptomic dataset analysis skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience OR Master's with 4+ years OR Ph.D.
  • Demonstrated expertise in primary human cell culture systems
  • Strong hands-on wet lab experience in molecular and cellular biology
  • Eligible for ERP sponsorship (Visa Sponsorship: Yes)

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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