Merck PhD Positions
Job Description
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Merck has the vital role of bridging the gap between new pharmaceutical and vaccine discoveries and commercial products.
Those who join Merck can look for substantial early responsibility, the opportunity to develop and apply state-of-the-art technologies, chances for growth and advancement in an informal, varied work environment. Specific openings in MMD are as follows:
Research Investigator
Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting characterization studies on new drug candidates to define biophysical and chemical properties using different analytical tools. Develop parenteral dosage forms for clinical and commercial use, and conduct optimization and scale up studies. Generate data for regulatory filings, participate on project teams to assure successful drug product technology transfer from R&D to clinical manufacturing and commercial sites. Issue periodic reports and assure compliance of the laboratory environment and work generated with corporate and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications
EDUCATION PREFERRED: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bioengineering or related disciplines
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: M.S.5 8 years Ph.D. 0 to 3 years.
SKILLS REQUIRED: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of protein structure, chemistry, stability and fundamental principles of pharmaceutical science essential for the development of injectable dosage forms particularly for protein therapeutics Hands on experience with analytical instrumentation, such as SEC, SDS PAGE, IEF , spectroscopy and microcalorimetry . Experience with biophysical characterization, thermodynamics and mechanistic understanding of proteins with excipients is desired. Good written and verbal communication as well as having good interpersonal skills and be an effective team player.
Primary Location at New Brunswick, NJ
To Apply
For more information or to apply, go online (Job Number 0900650).
Process Research and Development Outstanding Student Awards – 2009/2010
The Process Research and Development (PR&D) organization functions as the bridge between Research and Manufacturing, taking processes from laboratory bench-scale to manufacturing-scale. The mission of PR&D is to design, develop, scale up and implement cost-effective production systems and technologies for therapeutic drug candidates to fulfill the demands of Genentech’s Research, Development, Commercial and Production Operations groups.
The Genentech PR&D Student Awards were founded to recognize outstanding students in disciplines related to chemical and biochemical engineering at selected schools. JHU, based on its faculty, research and outstanding students, has been selected to receive a student award of $2,500. The student award-winner will be offered a three-month summer intern position starting in June 2010 at Genentech’s South San Francisco or Oceanside locations in California in one of the following areas:
Intel Recent Graduate Opportunities
Job Description
By applying to this prescreen posting, you are expressing interest in Recent College Graduate (RCG) opportunities with Intel. To qualify as an RCG, you must have graduated or will graduate within 18 months from today’s date.
Opportunity Overview for Graduate Students
Intel offers a broad range of opportunities to Recent College Graduates of graduate-level degrees (a Master of Science degree and a Ph.D.) in the following technical disciplines:
Intel Graduate Intern
Job Description
To qualify as a Intern, you must be seeking a temporary full or part-time position, have not yet graduated, and be currently working towards a Master of Science degree or a Ph.D. degree from an academic institution.
Opportunity Overview for Graduate Students:
Intel offers a broad range of opportunities to Interns of graduate-level degrees (a Master of Science degree and a Ph.D.) in the following technical disciplines: