Postdoctoral Research Fellow Immuno-Oncology Discovery Date:Jan 4, 2019 Location:Palo Alto, CA, US -Requisition ID:POS000272 Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified itslegacy for over a century. Mercks success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. Merck is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the worlds premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, were doubling down on this goal. Merck Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow, and will take Mercks leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases. Be a part of the legacy: MRL Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program The Merck Research Laboratories (MRL) Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment. With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company, postdoctoral researchers will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery. As a postdoctoral fellow in Discovery Oncology, you will work with a highly collaborative team of scientists from the immunological research group based in MRL-SSF, California. The primary role of this position is to design and execute experiments to better understand the molecular and cellular mechanism of responsiveness and resistance to cancer immunotherapies, which will result in high quality publications and can potentially lead to novel therapies for cancer treatments. Research emphasis will be on investigation of cellular and metabolic interactions between tumor and immune system (such as T cells and myeloid cells) within the tumor microenvironments in vivo. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Employing complex in vivo disease model systems to address specific question related to the pathogenesis of cancer and the mechanism of immune responses to it. -Using cellular and molecular biology to implement in vitro and ex vivo techniques to dissect the in vivo observationsmrlpostdoc Qualifications Education Minimum Requirement: -A PhD with less than (3) years of postdoctoral experience OR graduating with a PhD by summer of 2019.Required Experience and Skills: -Sound knowledge, understanding, and experience in innate and adaptive immunity. -Good knowledge and understanding in cellular metabolism -Direct experience and proficiency in mouse handling -Experience in immune cell isolation and characterization using multi-color flow cytometry -Must be an independent, pro-active, and self-motivated scientist Preferred Experience and Skills: -Experience in mouse syngeneic or/and spontaneous tumor models -Experience in biochemical/bioanalytical analyses on immunological and cellular metabolism pathways, such as Seahorse assay, ELISA, ELISPOT, Luminex, MSD and Western blot -Basic understanding in bioinformatics and single-cell analyses -Experience in immuno-oncology, inflammation, or/and chronic infection of pathogens -Strong history of publication in peer-reviewed journals Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and were counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. 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For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit: -Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Job:Post-Doctoral Fellow Other Locations: Employee Status:Regular Travel:No Number of Openings:1 Shift (if applicable):N/A Hazardous Materials: Company Trade Name:Merck Nearest Major Market:San Jose Nearest Secondary Market:Palo Alto