Scientist Research & Development

Join Our Team as a Scientist Research & Development

Are you passionate about advancing animal health through innovative vaccine research? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, science-driven environment where your expertise in laboratory techniques and digital solutions can make a real impact? Then we are looking for you!

Welcome to our team
At our Company’s Animal Health location in Boxmeer, The Netherlands, you will join a dynamic R&D division of over 200 professionals dedicated to developing innovative vaccines and pharmaceuticals for animals. The Companion Animals R&D team, with around 20 experts, focuses on vaccines for cats, dogs, rabbits, and horses. You will work in a collaborative, multicultural environment alongside experienced scientists committed to advancing veterinary medicine. Our culture promotes continuous learning, innovation, and cross-departmental cooperation, offering excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Purpose of the role
As a Scientist R&D for Vaccines in Companion Animals, you will conduct laboratory-based research to support vaccine development. Your tasks include managing and analyzing experimental data, applying digital and AI tools, and growing and characterizing pathogens using in-vitro and in-vivo systems. You will perform serological assays, isolate pathogens, and organize and report in-vivo experiments under supervision, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will prepare materials for testing, help develop new lab methods, and maintain communication with production, quality, animal research, and regulatory teams. Collaboration with colleagues and supporting new employee training are also key parts of your role.

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Enter, check, and format experimental data for analysis; evaluate and implement digital and AI solutions.
• Grow, quantify, and characterize pathogens using in-vitro and in-vivo test systems.
• Perform serological assays and isolate pathogens from in-vivo samples to assess vaccine safety and efficacy.
• Organize, execute, and report in-vivo experiments and departmental activities under supervision.
• Prepare materials for in-vitro and in-vivo testing and support development of new test methods and production processes.
• Conduct experiments in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Maintain communication with production, quality, animal research, and regulatory affairs departments.
• Collaborate closely with fellow scientists and support training of new employees.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science with 3-5 years’ experience in laboratory techniques and cell culture.
• Strong affinity for data analysis, management, and interest in digitalization and AI applications.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, eager to learn and drive progress.
• Positive attitude with respect for multicultural and organizational diversity.
• Proficient in English, both oral and written.
• Eligible to work in The Netherlands.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or industry environments.
• Proactive approach to GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) compliance.

Animal Health
Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

For questions about this vacancy

Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com.

Required Skills:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Assay Development
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Cell Culture Techniques
• Communication
• Data Management
• Defining Problems
• Detail-Oriented
• Flow Cytometry
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
• Immunoassays
• Microbiology
• Microscopy Techniques
• Patent Writing
• Personal Development
• Radiobiology
• RNA Sequencing
• Science
• Social Collaboration

About Us

We are one company, but we operate under two different corporate brand names. We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as MSD everywhere else.