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Senior Scientist, Precision Disease Genetics

$128.8k/y-$202.7k/y

Merck

a month ago

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Summary

Merck is seeking a Senior Scientist in Precision Disease Genetics to join their Complex Disease Genetics group in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on supporting research initiatives in complex disease genetics using large-scale genetic and multi-omics data to advance drug discovery and precision medicine.

About the Role

As a Senior Scientist, you will perform statistical genetics analyses for target discovery and validation using human genetics, multi-omics, and real-world data. You will develop and maintain analytical pipelines for reproducible genetic and genomic data analysis, conduct genetic association analyses using large-scale biobank data, integrate and analyze public and proprietary genetic association summary statistics, and perform post-GWAS analyses to elucidate causal mechanisms and prioritize gene targets. Additionally, you will assist in integrating genetic findings with multi-omics data, stay current with new methods in statistical genetics, collaborate with biologists and data scientists to support research and patient stratification, and communicate scientific findings internally and externally.

About You

Required:

PhD or equivalent in statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, computational biology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, or related quantitative field with research experience in genetics.
Research experience in human genetics, genomics, or related analysis including genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and/or multi-omics analysis.
Familiarity with analytical pipelines and best practices for reproducibility and scalability in genetic data analysis.
Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in statistical genetics (e.g., R, Python).
Experience working with large-scale datasets in cloud-based and high-performance computing environments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred:

Experience with complex phenotypes and/or real-world data such as electronic health records, imaging, or digital biomarkers.
Exposure to molecular phenotypes like transcriptomics or proteomics.
Interest or background in neuroscience, cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, immunology, or other complex diseases.

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $128.8k–$202.7k with eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision healthcare, and other insurance benefits for employee and family.
Retirement benefits including 401(k).
Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Opportunities for professional development and collaboration in a leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology research environment.

Merck

At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com.

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