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Job Title: Research Fellow / Senior Research Biologist
Job Location: NJ: Rahway
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-19

Company Name: Merck
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Description: Research Fellow / Senior Research Biologist – BIO001926

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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 outstanding scientist is needed to serve as a lab head within the in vivo atherosclerosis or hypertension research group in the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases. The individual will supervise 1-3 technical level scientists and interact with multidisciplinary teams(s) consisting of molecular biologists, biochemists, physiologists, pharmacologists and medicinal chemists.

Qualifications Desired 1. Familiarity and experience with systems physiology and pharmacology which relates to the pathogenesis of dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis or hypertension. 2. Background in aspects of integrative physiology or in vivo pharmacology is essential with a preferred emphasis on expertise in conducting animal studies to investigate the regulation of lipid biology or intermediary metabolism or blood pressure regulation. A working knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology is also desirable. 3. A PhD degree with a minimum of two years of postdoctoral research experience in an academic institution or in the biotech. or pharmaceutical industries. 4. An exceptional publication record and excellent spoken and written English communication skills are essential, as are strong interpersonal skills. Education Requirement 1. Establishment and validation of new rodent or large animal models of dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis or blood pressure regulation. Conducting in vivo mechanistic studies and the assessment of novel compounds using in vivo animal trials for selected anti-lipid or hypertension targets. 2. Target validation and proof-of-concept studies using both in vitro and in vivo systems. 3. Coordination and prioritization of drug discovery efforts in support of program objectives. 4. Serve as the in vivo representative on program teams. Be an active participant in overall scientific direction of program(s) with input into component aspects that include molecular biology, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, drug metabolism, bioinformatics, and gene array techniques. 5. Data analyses and interpretation. 6. Frequent presentations at senior level research strategy meetings.

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 atwww.merck.com/careersto create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # BIO001926. 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 RepresentativesPlease 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.

Profile Locations US-NJ-Rahway Employee Status Regular

Additional Information Posting Date 09/17/2008, 10:05 AM, Montreal, New York, Washington D.C. - (UTC -5:00) Number of Positions 1

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