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Scientist, Pharmacokinetics

Job in West Point, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 19486, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research, Biotech Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: West Point

** Job Description*
* We are seeking a motivated Scientist to join the Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) group within the Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism and Bioanalytics (PDMB) organization at out Research & Development Division in West Point, PA.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support drug discovery and development programs through the execution of in vitro ADME/DMPK assays and generation of high-quality quantitative bioanalytical data. The successful candidate will work under guidance to conduct experiments that characterize drug metabolism and disposition with a strong emphasis on LC-MS-based bioanalysis and contribute data to inform project decisions.

This position is primarily laboratory-based and emphasizes technical rigor, reproducibility, and data quality. The candidate will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to assay execution, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization, including the application of LC-MS technologies and emerging automation tools. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to develop expertise in DMPK sciences within a collaborative and fast-paced research environment.

** Position

Qualifications:

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* ** Education Minimum Requirement*
* Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline

** Required Experience and Skills*
* + Strong foundation in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or related field

+ Hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS for quantitative bioanalysis of small molecules or biologics including sample preparation, method execution, and data acquisition

+ Familiarity with analysis of biological matrices (e.g., plasma, tissues, enzymes, cell systems)

+ Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Graph Pad Prism, electronic laboratory notebooks)

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to generating high-quality, reproducible data

+ Ability to follow established protocols and troubleshoot routine experimental or instrumentation issues

+ Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team-based environment

+ Demonstrated problem-solving ability, learning agility, and growth mindset

** Preferred Experience and Skills*
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Experience with in vitro ADME/DMPK assays (e.g., metabolic stability, protein binding, reaction phenotyping, enzyme inhibition)

+ Working knowledge of LC-MS instrumentation, including basic troubleshooting, maintenance, or method optimization

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Experience with cell-based assays or tissue/subcellular systems

+ Familiarity with laboratory automation, liquid handling systems, or high-throughput workflows

+ Experience leveraging data visualization tools (e.g., Spotfire)

+ Prior experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or contract research organization

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* Required Skills:

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* Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalysis, Biochemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceutics, Cell Culture Techniques, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Drug Metabolism, Ethical Compliance, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Immunoassays, In Vitro Assays, Laboratory Automation, Ligand Binding Assay, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapeutics

** Preferred

Skills:

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* Current Employees apply HERE ($6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE ($4020.htmld)

** US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:*
* Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please  ()  if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans…
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