Sr. Research Chemist / Research Fellow-CHE001157 Sr. Research Fellow - CHE001158
Job Description Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. An opportunity exists for a PhD-level protein crystallographer to join the department of Medicinal Chemistry at Rahway, NJ. This position will support Merck's drug discovery and development effort in collaboration with computational and medicinal chemists. The successful candidate will perform crystallization, crystal optimization, and structure determination of proteins and protein:ligand complexes in a medium-throughput environment. They will also work closely with our molecular biologists and protein biochemists and will have access to the department's cloning, expression, and crystallization technologies. This position requires significant professional experience in protein crystallography and related disciplines. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required, and relevant postdoctoral experience is extremely desirable. The successful candidate will be proficient in all aspects of macromolecular X-ray crystallography. Relevant experience with computational techniques and automated structure determination are preferred. Applicants should be highly motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively, and comfortable with a goal-oriented, deadline driven environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as a proven record of scientific excellence are expected. Qualifications Required - Ph. D. in protein crystallography Desired - Postdoctoral Study Education Requirements - PhD in protein crystallography Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose - bringing Merck's finest achievements to people around the world. We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck's retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation. To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers <outbind://33/www.merck.com/careers////t_blank> to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition #CHE001157 or #CHE001158. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Our work is someone's hope. Join us. Where patients come first - Merck Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means Click here <https://merck.taleo.net/servlets/CareerSection?art_ip_action=FlowDispat cher&ctx=1&flowTypeNo=13&pageSeq=2&art_servlet_language=en&reqNo=303036& csNo=2> to submit your profile/resume. Thank you *Disclaimer: Taleo shall not be liable for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided in the Comments section, and conclusions drawn from such information are the responsibility of the user. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., Inc. (One Merck Drive, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, USA 08889), and/or its affiliates (which may be known outside the United States as Merck Frosst, Merck Sharp & Dohme or MSD and in Japan, as Banyu - direct contact information for affiliates is available at http://www.merck.com/contact/contacts.html) that may be confidential, proprietary copyrighted and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity named on this message. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and then delete it from your system. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
