Senior Scientist, Biology-Discovery

Merck
Full-time West Point, PA other-general
Posted:
June 09, 2026
Location:
West Point, PA, United States

Job Description

**Job Description**

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to join the Infectious Disease and Vaccines department at our research site in West Point, PA. The candidate will have a primary role in a team responsible for the discovery and development of novel antiviral treatments. The candidate will independently design and execute experiments to interrogate fundamental virus biology, virus-host interactions, and immunological responses using various biochemical and cell-based assays. The candidate should have a strong background in virology, immunoassay and genomic technologies, cell biology, animal pharmacology, and general knowledge of infectious disease drug development. We value creative thinking, teamwork, and independent analytical problem solving. If you are a highly motivated team player with a strong desire to impact basic research and translational medicine, we invite you to consider joining our team.

**EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:**


BS/BA degr...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: West Point, United States
Posted: June 09, 2026
Deadline: June 15, 2026