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Scientist, Protein Engineering

at Merck

📍 USA - California - South San Francisco (Grand Ave) Hybrid 💰 $108K – $170K USD / year Posted March 18, 2026
Salary $108K – $170K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience entry
Exp. Years 2+ years
Education Bachelor's or Master's in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Protein Engineering or related field
Category Science & Research

This role supports the discovery and optimization of biologics through high-throughput protein engineering, automation, and analytical workflows in a fast-paced research environment.

  • Operate high-throughput workflows
  • Support protein production and purification
  • Perform analytical assays
  • Troubleshoot automation and workflows
  • Collaborate on biologics discovery projects

The position involves using automated liquid handling platforms, molecular biology techniques, and data analysis tools to produce and characterize proteins, supporting biologics discovery efforts.

The ideal candidate is an early-career scientist with 2+ years in protein engineering, high-throughput workflows, and molecular biology techniques. They should be proficient with automation platforms, data analysis, and laboratory techniques supporting biologics discovery.

High-throughput experimentationProtein engineeringMolecular biology workflowsProtein purificationAutomationData analysis
AI/ML approachesComputational biologyBiologics discoveryMammalian cell transfectionProtein characterization
Liquid handling platformsELNLIMSAutomation platforms
Protein engineeringhigh-throughput experimentationmolecular biologyprotein productionanalytical assaysautomationdata analysisELNLIMSprotein purificationcell transfection
Protein engineeringHigh-throughput experimentationMolecular biologyProtein productionAnalytical assaysAutomationData analysisLaboratory techniquesELNLIMSProtein purificationCell transfection
CollaborationProblem-solvingOrganizationCommunicationAttention to detailTeamwork
Industry Biotechnology
Job Function Support biologics discovery through high-throughput protein engineering and analysis
Role Subtype Research Scientist
Tech Domains Laboratory techniques, Automation platforms
protein engineeringhigh-throughput experimentationmolecular biologyprotein productionanalytical assaysautomationdata analysisELNLIMSprotein purificationcell transfectionbiologics discoverymammalian cell transfectionAI/MLbiologicslaboratory techniques

Lack of experience in protein engineering, No familiarity with high-throughput experimentation, Unwilling to work in South San Francisco

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