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January 12th, 2009 by confabee-jobs-usa-1 | Filed under Medical & Healthcare, Pharmaceutical & Biotech, Science & Research.Job ID; MOL000251
Company Name; Merck & Co. Inc.
Job Category; Pharmaceutical/Biotech; Science/Research
Location; San Francisco, CA
Position Type; Full-Time, Employee
Experience; Unspecified
Sirna Therapeutics, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., is leading the industry in developing a new class of drugs based on RNA—drugs that we believe will significantly improve human health. The scientific community considers RNAi the breakthrough biological discovery of the decade with the potential to change how diseases are treated. With our chemistry and biology expertise, seasoned leadership and broad therapeutic pipeline, Sirna is demonstrating that RNA can be chemically optimized and efficiently delivered to create therapeutically relevant compounds with drug-like properties and clinical effect.
Currently we are searching for a Research Biologist. This San Francisco-based position will work within an interdisciplinary team to conduct cell and molecular biology research on microRNA therapeutics.
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
· Performing experiments related to biological or chemical research;
· Participating in the development of laboratory procedures, and compiling and processing data;
· Conducting research, utilizing the library, archives, and collections, and other sources of information, to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate facts;
· Discussing findings with colleagues to evaluate their validity;
· Assisting in the preparation of reports of completed projects for publication in technical journals, for presentations, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities;
· Communicating results of own work, both written and oral, at group meetings. Contributing to the progress of projects and/or technologies.
Qualifications
BS in Biological Sciences and at least two years of relevant experience or MS Degree in Biological Sciences;
Basic molecular biology techniques including cloning, gel electrophoresis, ELISA, etc.; and transfection techniques;
Biology/Biochemistry/Drug Delivery experience with DNA, RNA and good sterile technique is desirable;
Experience with assay development in cell cultures;
Desired but not required: Experience with RT-PCR, RNA handling and isolation, compound characterization, siRNA transfection; bioinformatics
Ability to work independentally; to plan, execute, and interpret results of own experiments;
Excellent communication and collaboration skills;
Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
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 to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition number MOL000251. 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.
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