Merck & Co, Inc

Associate Scientist, Biology-Discovery

Merck & Co, Inc • $71K — $113K *
Elkhorn, NE 68022In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or related field.
  • 1-2 years of relevant lab experience.
  • Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques.
  • Familiarity with microbiology, virology, immunology and animal science.
  • Experience with laboratory techniques such as ELISA, PCR, and cell culture.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct laboratory and animal studies for product development under supervision.
  • Perform routine and complex lab and animal work with varying levels of supervision.
  • Record data and provide summaries to supervisor.
  • Assist in writing protocols and SOPs under minimal supervision.
  • Coordinate work schedule with animal care group.
  • Serve as Study Investigator for laboratory and animal studies.
  • Read scientific literature as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare for employee and family.
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
  • Paid holidays and vacation days.
  • Compassionate and sick leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Responsibilities:
  • Under the direction of supervisor, conducts laboratory and animal studies for the development of new or improved veterinary or biological products.
  • Performs routine laboratory and animal work with minimal supervision.
  • Performs complex laboratory and animal work under moderate to close supervision.
  • Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Responsible for recording data, performing routine calculations, and providing tabulated summaries to supervisor.
  • Assists with writing routine laboratory procedure protocols with close supervision.
  • Coordinates work schedule with animal care group.
  • Assists in the preparation of standard operating procedures (SOP) and R&D procedures under minimal supervision.
  • Writes study protocols with minimal supervision, and writes reports with close supervision.
  • May serve as Study Investigator for laboratory procedures and animal studies.
  • Reads scientific literature as requested by supervior.
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Required Education & Years of Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in biology, animal science, or related field and 1-2 years of relevant lab experience.


Required Experience & Skills:
  • Good knowledge of aseptic techniques.
  • Good knowledge of microbiology, virology, immunology and animal science.
  • Experience in propagation of bacteria and or viruses is desirable.
  • Knowledge of laboratory techniques such as cell culture, bacterial enumeration, viral titration, ELISA, Western blot, PCR, molecular biology and other basic laboratory techniques is highly desirable.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and computer skills such as Microsoft Office and Outlook.
  • Must be able to work effectively and collaborate with peers in R&D and other departments.
  • Experience working with animals, specifically poultry, is highly desirable.


Required Skills:
Animal Science, Animal Science, Assay Development, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Blotting Techniques, Cell Biology, Cell Culture Techniques, Data Analysis, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Lab Maintenance, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Maintenance, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Protocols, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell Culture, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology Techniques, Pipetting, Scientific Literacy {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is
$71,900.00 - $113,200.00

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.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
10/1/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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Learn more about Merck & Co, Inc
Size
68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
NASDAQ
MRK
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