Scientist – Radioligand Binding Assays

Location: Rahway
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Scientist – Radioligand Binding Assays Location: Rahway, NJ 07065 Type: Onsite | Laboratory-Based | Contract Position Overview: We are hiring a Scientist to support Merck's Early Drug Discovery Team within the Mass Spectrometry & Biophysics group in Rahway, NJ. This is a hands-on, lab-based role involving radioligand binding assays, tissue culture, and data analysis as part of a high-impact discovery environment. Qualifications: B.Sc. with 6 years, M.Sc. with 4 years, or Ph.D. with 3 years of relevant lab experience Must-Have Skills: Prior experience or willingness to perform radioligand binding assays (125I, 3H, 35S) Tissue culture (cell plating, stimulation, harvesting) Experience working with 96- and 384-well plates Membrane preparation and data analysis using dose-response fitting Preferred Skills: Liquid handling automation (Echo, Bravo) Plate readers (SpectraMax, EnVision) ActivityBase or similar assay/data systems Traditional or automated Western blotting techniques Software Requirements: Proficient in MS Office and Adobe PDF GraphPad Prism, ActivityBase, ELNs (preferred but not required) Key Responsibilities: Execute radioligand binding assays and tissue culture-based binding protocols Analyze and export data, generate reports, and document all work in ELN Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to assay development and optimization This is a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, and a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge drug discovery projects.

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