**Job Description** Our company's Research Laboratories in South San Francisco is seeking a highly motivated and versatile Scientist with a strong background in sample management and analytical science to join our Quantitative Biosciences (Pharmacology) department. The successful candidate will be accountable for maintaining the department compound inventory, implementing a robust compound management workflow using lab automation, fulfilling compound requests, and performing quality control to maintain accuracy and integrity. In addition, this individual will also contribute to discovery research by supporting bioanalytical method development and execution for internal projects, in collaboration with a team of multidisciplinary quantitative scientists. We value transparent communication, critical-thinking, teamwork, and rigorous scientific exploration. If you are a highly motivated individual and team player with a strong desire to impact drug discovery, we invite you to consider joining our team. **Key job duties:** + Implement and support a compound management system using lab automation (Beckman Access) and commercial inventory and integration software (Mosaic, TFM, etc.) + Receive and process liquid compound samples from internal sources to be added to the inventory, including proper labelling, sorting, and storage + Manage and process compound requests to support drug discovery, including sorting and plating liquid samples for in vitro assays and preparing samples for storage and shipment + Accountable for meeting timelines for all compound requests and collaborating with other scientists and stakeholders to fulfill various compound request requirements + Work with automation engineer to optimize/improve workflow and productivity + Support bioanalytical method development and execution (HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS, etc.) for research projects, in collaboration with other scientists + Ensure all sample management and analytical equipment and systems are properly maintained, serviced, and in good working condition **Education:** + Bachelor's or Master's in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other related scientific discipline **Required Experience and Skills:** + Must have three (3) years of relevant experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting + Strong knowledge of compound management processes, with an excellent understanding of inventory management, quality control and logistics + Proven expertise in compound registration and sample management informatics platforms (Mosaic, Dotmatics, Benchling, etc.) + Demonstrated proficiency with compound sample preparation using various liquid handlers and dispensers (Echo, Bravo, Biomek, Certus, Multidrop, etc.) + Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, method development and execution (HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS, etc.) + Good multi-tasking, record keeping, organization, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary and team-oriented environment **Preferred Experience and Skills:** + Hand-on experience with Beckman Access robotic system and Hamilton Verso automated sample store + Hand-on experience with biological sample processing, extraction, and bioanalytical assays \#EligibleforERP **Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.** Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$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 click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education. Expected salary range: $99,400.00 - $156,500.00 Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) . **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** Domestic **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** No Travel Required **Flexible Work Arrangements:** **Shift:** 1st - Day **Valid Driving License:** No **Hazardous Material(s):** yes **Requisition ID:** R273436