Postdoctoral Research Fellow Pathology Date:Jan 3, 2019 Location:Palo Alto, CA, US -Requisition ID:POS000296 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. The Department of Profiling and Expression at Merck Research Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work in translational research, biomarker development and discovery biology for immune-oncology targets. The successful candidate will characterize immune cell infiltration and interaction with stromal elements in the tumor microenvironment using multiplexed immunohistochemistry (IHC) and quantitative image analysis on the wealth of human tissues. This work will help to understand the biological relevance of spatial relationships between cell populations in the tumor microenvironment. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: -Planning, designing and conducting complex multiplex immunohistochemistry and quantitative image analysis experiments under the direction of a supervising mentor. -Working with pathologists and scientific end-users to improve and refine assay and analysis tools. -Data interpretation, manuscript preparation, publication and presentation of results. -Contributing to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment. mrlpostdoc 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: -Experience with immunohistochemistry. -Experience with quantitative image analysis. Preferred Experience and Skills: -Background in oncology or immunology strongly preferred. -Familiarity and comfort with tissue histology. -Experience with multiplexed immunohistochemistry. -Experience working with multifunctional teams. -Experience with current machine learning technologies with image analysis/computer vision application. 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. At Merck, were inventing for life. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to -. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means. 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): Hazardous Materials: Company Trade Name:Merck Nearest Major Market:San Jose Nearest Secondary Market:Palo Alto