Associate Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow - Epidemiology Biomarker Research
MSDPennsylvania, United States • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted December 22, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in 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.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Job Description
Join the Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program and work with a highly collaborative team to develop a framework for generating robust and reproducible real-world evidence across different tumor types, patient populations, and molecular biomarkers.
Requirements
- Broad knowledge and experience in epidemiologic research and observational study design
- Hands-on research experience using real-world data or other large-scale datasets
- Strong quantitative skills with experience conducting statistical analyses in a clinical research setting
- Proficiency in statistical programming (SAS and/or R)
- Proven ability to complete research projects resulting in peer-reviewed scientific publications and conference presentations
- Strong organizational, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to plan and execute independent research, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance