R&D Scientist II

Merck Group View all jobs

  • Carrigtwohill, Co Cork
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Work Your Magic with us!Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.Your Role:We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with a background in biochemistry / Biology to join our multidisciplinary R&D team responsible for developing new technologies, products, applications and solutions for our existing products. This person will also be working closely with our operations, product management and quality team supporting product line advancement, product changes and customer complaint resolution. You will:
  • Support Existing Product Line Longevity: collaborate closely with operations, engineering and quality teams to ensure the ongoing success and reliability of current products, addressing customer complaints and implementing product changes and projects as necessary.
  • Participate in strategic planning for the product portfolio and identify new areas for future development in life science.
  • Leverage specialized knowledge and analytical skills to solve complex problems.
  • Engage with engineering, marketing personnel and other scientists, as well as with external collaborators and customers.
  • Provide project management and portfolio expertise leadership on cross functional products to support strategy execution of the portfolio
  • Develop new products and application expertise aligned with current business strategy to address needs of researchers within protein sample prep and analysis workflow across a wide range of applications.
  • Identify and implement new applications for existing MilliporeSigma products.
  • Plan experiments and write protocols, report activities & results.
  • Ensure coordination with project managers, technical leads and management through good communication.
  • Present technical seminars at conferences, workshops and customer sites.
  • Provide technical leadership on cross-functional teams supporting the product development process.
Who You Are:
  • PhD/Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a closely related technical field
  • Hands on experience across a range of life science applications – Protein preparation & analysis workflows, molecular biology, Biochemistry etc.
  • Experience defining and balancing customer, business and operational needs, developing new products a plus
  • Previous experience mentoring or supervising desirable
  • 2+ years of experience in an academic and/or industrial lab working in protein science, biochemistry etc.
  • Hands-on experience across a broad range of life science applications in protein preparation and analysis.
  • Some experience in cell biology and cell-based assays would be an added plus.
  • Highly organized; self-starter able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; adapt well to change and able to prioritize multiple projects
  • Innovative problem solver with creative thinking skills for overcoming difficult challenges
  • Excellent experimental planning and data interpretation skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and provide clear direction in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment, ensuring effective execution across stakeholders.
  • Experience leading across a complex, international network of stakeholders, including Commercial, R&D, Quality, Business, Finance and Operations.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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