Senior Scientist, Computational Biologist (hybrid)

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Cambridge, MA, US
Base: $119,100.00 - $187,500.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Hybrid
Cho genomics and biologics/vaccine analytical testing
Next generation sequencing applications
Unix/linux os and bash scripting
The successful candidate will contribute to delivering analytical solutions that enable and accelerate process and product development to ensure safety and quality of our products

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will contribute to delivering analytical solutions that enable and accelerate process and product development to ensure safety and quality of our products.
  • Within the Digital Insights team, the development, validation and implementation of Next Generation Sequencing applications is a key activity.
  • The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will contribute to delivering analytical solutions that enable and accelerate process and product development to ensure safety and quality of our products.

Salary

Base: $119,100.00 - $187,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits, retirement benefits, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • CHO genomics and biologics/vaccine analytical testing
  • Next Generation Sequencing applications
  • Unix/Linux OS and Bash scripting
  • High performance computing and cloud environments
  • Version control tools such as git
  • NGS methods and technologies

Nice-to-have

  • Bulk and single-cell RNA-seq analysis
  • Metabolic modeling in CHO cells
  • Research in microbiology, virology or cell banking
  • Sequencing-based diagnostics in GxP/GMP
  • Familiarity with bench methods

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in biology, bioinformatics or related (completion by May 2026)
  • M.S. with 4+ years experience
  • B.S. with 7+ years experience
  • Experience with CHO genome assembly, transcriptomics and comparative genomics
  • Strong programming experience (R, Python, Nextflow)
  • US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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