Job Description

Associate Scientist/Scientist, Imaging Biomarkers, Biomarker & Target Sciences (Discovery Cardio Metabolic Diseases)

• Opportunity to be a part of a \xe2\x80\x9cresearch\xe2\x80\x9d team in Singapore!
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista\xe2\x80\x99s list of Best Employers in Singapore for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough. Primary Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the discovery and development of novel imaging biomarkers to support drug discovery and development.
• Coordination and execution of imaging studies to meet a demanding Discovery program timeline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and external research institutes or CROs to develop innovative end-to-end solutions that address imaging biomarker questions and work towards semi/fully automatic solutions
• Perform scientific literature reviews and database research on various topics independently and synthesize relevant information in support of imaging biomarker development
• Software or platform development enabling imaging biomarkers
• Presentation of research results to discovery, preclinical, and clinical teams, including the writing of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Accurate record-keeping for notebooks, equipment logs, and research reports

Education Minimum Requirement: Tertiary Degree in computer science, engineering, computational biology or the equivalent: Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree with 1 years of experience; or no work experience but with thesis in medical imaging (ophthalmology, pulmonology, cardiology, vascular biology) and computer vision field. Required Experience and Skills:

• Strong foundation in one or more of the following: Image Processing, Computer vision, Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
• Hands-on experience with at least one programming languages such as MATLAB, Bash, Python, R etc. for performing data analysis and image processing. Familiarity of deploying deep learning using the above programming languages.
• Hands-on experience with HPC and AWS, familiarity with Databricks is advantageous.
• Understanding of in vivo imaging techniques for preclinical and clinical research, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCT-A, MRI, PET/CT, ultrasound, and optical imaging, is advantageous.
• A strong academic record, a keen interest in working in a research-intensive environment and authorship in abstracts/publications
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Passion in drug discovery research, disease biology and develop appropriate imaging biomarker solutions to overcome challenges associated with drug discovery and development
• Adapt, agile, curious, and lifetime learning mind set.
• A highly motivated team player to work in a collaborative, cross-functional working environment. Have a positive, proactive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we \xe2\x80\x9cfollow the science\xe2\x80\x9d and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe. Who we are \xe2\x80\xa6 We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world\'s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for \xe2\x80\xa6 Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us\xe2\x80\x94and start making your impact today. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Temporary (Fixed Term) Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s):
Requisition ID:R236421