# Associate Principal Scientist, Immunology Discovery

Hiring organization: [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8bcbed85-7770-488d-ac83-6f01bb54d52b

Listed on Merck's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 142400 – 224100 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads early-stage immunology drug discovery programs, designing validation strategies and directing experiments to advance therapies for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The position suits experienced immunologists who can independently direct research and mentor teams across functional areas in a large pharmaceutical setting.

_Our summary, not Merck's wording._

## Skills named

Cell Biology, Microsoft Excel, Molecular Biology

## Required

- Ph.D. in immunology, cell biology or related biomedical science
- 5+ years of experience including drug discovery work
- Strong immunology background with knowledge of immune-mediated diseases in gastroenterology, rheumatology or dermatology
- Experience with cell culture, immune cell isolation, in vitro and ex vivo cell-based assays
- Proficiency in flow cytometry, ELISA, meso scale discovery and RT-PCR
- Data analysis using Excel, GraphPad Prism and FlowJo
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking
- Ability to lead and mentor others
- Effective communication of data and strategy

## Nice to have

- Experience leading cross-functional discovery programs in gastroenterology, dermatology or rheumatology for autoimmune or immune-mediated disorders
- Experience in large and small pharma contexts
- Background in translational research and biomarker discovery
- Prior experience with multiple therapeutic modalities including small molecule, peptide and biologic

Apply on Merck's site: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/USA---California---San-Diego-Science-Park-Road/Associate-Principal-Scientist--Immunology-Discovery_R405539-1