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About Us:
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.


Job Summary:
By unlocking the power of data AI for drug discovery (AIDD) has the potential to enable personalized medicine and change patient lives. An M-Ventures funded biotech start-up is poised to seize the opportunity at the intersection between the Healthcare and Life Science Divisions of Merck, KGaA Darmstadt, Germany. Our mandate is to think big and reach across teams to leverage the full capabilities of the organization. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.


We are seeking a motivated and skilled chemist with a strong foundation in general chemistry and hands-on experience with Analytical and Preparative Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/Prep HPLC). The ideal candidate will support various chemistry needs within our laboratory, contributing to research and development projects, quality control, and analytical testing.


  • You will gain valuable experience working alongside industry experts in the field of AI and Drug Discovery, and have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of advanced techniques in chemistry and chemical analysis, while also gaining hands-on experience with a variety of automated equipment and instrumentation deemed state-of-the-art in the field.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development and validation of analytical methods for the characterization of chemical compounds using LC-MS.
  • Assist in method development in preparative chromatography to isolate and purify chemical substances
  • Perform preparative chromatography to isolate and purify chemical substances
  • Perform routine analyses and preparative experiments using various LC-MS systems (Prep HPLC-MS, UPLC-MS, NMR etc.) to support research and development methods.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot LC-MS instruments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Assist colleagues with execution of chemical library synthesis using a variety of chemical equipment and instrumentation.
  • Collaborate with team members to develop and validate quantitative, semi-quantitative, and qualitative methods for various compounds.
  • Collaborate with team members on research projects and contribute to data analysis and interpretation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and laboratory best practices.

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of general chemistry principles and laboratory practices
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

  • Hands-on experience with LC-MS instrumentation and techniques.
  • Experience with method development and validation in a laboratory setting.
  • Familiarity with other analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC-MS, NMR etc) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to laboratory operations.

 

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

 

 **Students will be employed by Randstad an assigned to EMD businesses**