Assoc. Scientist, Biology-Discovery

Location: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Company: MSD

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $71,900 - $113,000 /yr

Posted: Feb 7, 2026

Application deadline: Apr 12, 2026

Source: ZipRecruiter

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Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated and skilled associate scientists to support assay development and testing of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies. This hands-on role includes conduct of experiments with a variety of immune and bioassays designed to elucidate the pharmacological activities of intended therapeutics and proficiency in operating and maintaining analytical instruments.

Key Responsibilities:

With minimal supervision, perform immune and bioassays for characterization of biological activities of therapeutic antibodies
Participate in project teams and provide testing support to cross-functional teams.
Perform routine laboratory work and ensure proper maintenance and calibration of equipment.
Document experimental procedures, results, and conclusions in laboratory notebooks and technical reports.
Present findings and progress updates to project teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related discipline.

Required Experience and Skills:

A working knowledge of basic laboratory techniques in life science
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work effectively with peers in R&D and other departments.
Must have good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Hands-on experience in assay development for biological therapeutics
Knowledge and experience with different type of immune and bioassays

In this role, you will spend 75% of the time in our Lincoln Lab and 25% of the time at our Elkhorn site.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Animal Science, Antibody Therapeutics, Assay, Assay Development, Bioanalytical Assays, Biochemistry, Biodesign, Biological Sciences, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Cell Culture Techniques, Data Analysis, Immunochemistry, Innovation, Laboratory Documentation, Laboratory Equipment Calibration, Laboratory Techniques, Machine Learning (ML), Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Monoclonal Antibodies, Pipetting {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.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".

The salary range for this role is

$71,900.00 - $113,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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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:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

02/9/2026

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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