MSD Senior Scientist Quantitative Biosciences London Discovery 

United Kingdom, England, London 

705216151

Job Description

In this role you will:

• Design and execute quantitative cellular assays to identify, characterize, and optimize candidates for therapeutic programs aimed at Immunology related diseases.

• Conduct molecular and/or cellular mechanism of action studies to understand compound efficacy and specificity, as well as the downstream impact to biology.

• Apply automation and high content assay platform technologies to drug discovery programmes to deliver impactful data at scale.

• Collaborate with our London-based disease area and genome sciences colleagues as needed to identify our next generation of drug targets.

• Conceptualize and enact innovative approaches (including novel technologies) to solve program objectives and issues.

• Manage project-specific milestones and timelines.

• Interpret data and communicate science and strategy to stakeholders and management.

• Collaborate across our global Quantitative Biosciences and other partner networks to develop capabilities, advance therapeutic programs and grow our scientific capital.

• Take on increasing responsibility within the Quantitative Biosciences group and on project teams as your skills develop.

What you will need:

• Educated to Ph.D level, preferably with experience in Immunology (or BSc/MSc level with equivalent biotech/pharma experience).

• Proven ability to independently design, implement and interpret complex immune cell assays using advanced multi-parametric cellular detection systems such as high content imaging and flow cytometry and associated analytical software solutions.

• Experience in the use and programming of automated liquid handlers and/or integrated robotics platforms to run medium/high throughout assays.

• An ability to propose new, innovative approaches and experimental designs as needed.

• Experience with medium to high throughput assay-related data analysis and an appreciation for the related quantitative and statistical concepts.

• A flexible and collaborative approach to working across teams, projects and departments.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• The ability to adapt to changing priorities with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

Current Contingent Workers apply

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