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Join a cutting-edge and innovative Quantitative Biosciences department focused on advancing drug discovery through computational science, high-throughput experimentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. This role is ideal for candidates who are intellectually curious and interested in the intersection of machine learning, computational science, and drug discovery, with opportunities for growth in a highly collaborative research environment.

<h2>Data Scientist – Contractor (Quantitative Biosciences)</h2>Location: Rahway, NJ (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)<h3>Overview</h3>Join a cutting-edge and innovative Quantitative Biosciences department focused on advancing drug discovery through computational science, high-throughput experimentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.We apply robust scientific methodologies, translational models, and advanced automation to better understand biological systems and molecular mechanisms, enabling the development of next-generation medicines.This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-dimensional biological data across multiple modalities, directly supporting biologists and chemists in early-stage drug discovery.<hr/><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computational Physics, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or another relevant quantitative field.</li><li>Advanced Degrees (acceptable): Master’s or PhD in Computational Physics, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related disciplines.</li><li>Experience: 0–3 years of relevant experience.</li></ul><hr/><h3>Required Skills</h3><ul><li>Proficiency in Python for scientific computing (e.g., NumPy, PyTorch, SciPy, pandas).</li><li>Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) in Unix/Linux environments or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).</li><li>Hands-on experience in data science and machine learning.</li><li>Working knowledge of biochemistry and/or chemistry.</li></ul><hr/><h3>Nice to Have</h3><ul><li>Experience in pharmaceutical early drug discovery research.</li><li>Exposure to advanced machine learning applications, especially in drug discovery contexts.</li><li>Experience developing large-scale chemical foundation models, virtual screening models, or protein structure prediction models.</li></ul><hr/><h3>Responsibilities</h3>As a Data Scientist within the Quantitative Biosciences team, you will:<ul><li>Develop machine learning and deep learning workflows to support novel drug discovery.</li><li>Build and improve property prediction models for small molecules and peptides.</li><li>Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to apply computational and statistical methods for drug target identification and lead optimization.</li><li>Analyze complex, high-throughput experimental datasets across multiple biological modalities.</li><li>Conduct research in machine learning, molecular modeling, and computational biology.</li><li>Communicate insights and analytical results clearly to scientific stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Support experimental design by providing data-driven interpretation and guidance.</li></ul><hr/><h3>Role Summary</h3>This role is ideal for candidates who are intellectually curious and interested in the intersection of machine learning, computational science, and drug discovery, with opportunities for growth in a highly collaborative research environment.

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Serve as a subject matter expert in immunoassay-based assay development and validation, collaborating with project teams, biomarker leaders, clinical operations and regulatory affairs on the implementation of these assays in clinical trials. Translational Molecular Biomarkers (TMB) is responsible for the development and execution of clinical biomarker assays across all therapeutic areas and all phases of clinical development within our company's research laboratories.

Education Minimum Requirement: • MS or Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline (Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Pathology, Cell Biology, etc.) or Chemistry Required Experience and Skills: • A minimum of 5 (for MS) years of clinical laboratory or pharmaceutical industry experience or a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a related discipline (e.g. analytical chemistry, biochemistry, etc.). • A minimum of 5 years of hands-on direct experience in immunoassay-based assay development (this experience does not need to be post-graduate) • Strong experience in the handling of biofluids (plasma, serum, CSF, etc) for clinical biomarker bioanalysis. • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills • Motivated and able to work independently. • Ability to execute within a matrixed organization and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Preferred Experience and Skills: • Broad knowledge of the drug development process and translational medicine • Hands-on experience in clinical development/operation or managing the implementation of biomarker assays in support of drug development. Note: Key skills: Immunoassay, MSD experience and ELISA. Job Description Translational Molecular Biomarkers (TMB) is responsible for the development and execution of clinical biomarker assays across all therapeutic areas and all phases of clinical development within our company's research laboratories. TMB laboratories leverage a diverse array of technologies to develop biomarker assays to help confirm engagement of therapeutic targets and understand mechanisms drug action and patient response. The Immunoassay group within the TMB organization is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team. The individual will play a critical role in the development and validation immunoassay-based assays that are deployed in support of clinical trials. The candidate for this Senior Scientist position should have strong technical expertise in immunoassays for protein quantitation and enzymatic activity assessment in biological samples. The candidate should have a strong interest in lab-based assay development, validation, and clinical sample analysis. In addition, the candidate should have interest in collaborating closely with out-sourcing partners on the scientific oversight of assays that support our pipeline. The individual will have the following responsibilities: • Develop and validate immunoassay-based assays within TMB for all therapeutic areas and all phases of clinical development. • Assist in the transition of biomarker assays from Basic Research to Clinical use by providing technical guidance on fit-for-purpose assay validation. • Interface with scientists and physicians in early and late-stage clinical development to execute on biomarker strategies in clinical trials. • Writing memos, final reports and publications summarizing data, and writing/updating lab SOPs. • Serve as a subject matter expert in immunoassay-based assay development and validation, collaborating with project teams, biomarker leaders, clinical operations and regulatory affairs on the implementation of these assays in clinical trials. Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Qualifications: Bachelor in Computational Physics/Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or another relevant quantitative field OR Master's and PHD in Computational Physics/Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or another relevant quantitative field . Collaborate with interdisciplinary discovery teams to apply a variety of informatics and modeling techniques to identify new drug discovery leads and accelerate the evolution of leads to drug candidates.

Data Scientist Rahway, NJ 
Work Schedule: Hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite and allowing for 2 days of remote work per week. Key Skills: Python for scientific computing (NumPy, PyTorch, etc.). High performance computing in a Unix/Linux OS environment. Cloud computing, e.g., AWS experience Machine Learning experience large scale chemical foundation models and/or protein structure related models. Pay rate: Up to $55/hr Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelor in Computational Physics/Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or another relevant quantitative field OR Master's and PHD in Computational Physics/Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or another relevant quantitative field 
	</li><li>Years of experience: 0-3 years.
	</li><li> Skilled in Python for scientific computing (NumPy, PyTorch, etc.).
	</li><li>Experience with high performance computing in a Unix/Linux OS environment, or familiarity with cloud computing, e.g., AWS experience
	</li><li>Hands-on data science/machine learning experience.
	</li><li>Working knowledge of biochemistry and/or chemistry. 
</li></ul> Nice to have: <ul><li>Experience with research projects in the pharmaceutical early discovery space. 
	</li><li>Experience with cutting-edge machine learning applications and are motivated to jump in to see their application to drug discovery. 
	</li><li>Experience with developing large scale chemical foundation models for virtual screening applications and/or protein structure related models. 
</li></ul> Responsibilities: Become part of a cutting-edge and innovative Quantitative Biosciences department. Using robust scientific methodology, novel translational models, state-of-the-art instruments, and automated equipment, we engage in multidisciplinary collaborations to discover the next medical breakthrough. We have expanded our capabilities to drive higher-resolution interrogation of novel biology and the molecular mechanism of action of molecules that help advance the best drug candidates to the clinic. Individuals joining us will have the opportunity to address challenging data problems, across multiple modalities with a hands-on influence in delivering solutions directly to biologists and chemists designing the next generation of medicines. We operate in a truly multicultural, collegial, and collaborative work environment that is rich in development and growth. The Opportunity As a Data Scientist within the Quantitative Biosciences Department at Merck, you will lead statistical analyses and research data science solutions for small molecule and peptide workflows in early drug discovery. In the Quantitative Biosciences department, you will have the opportunity to explore the complex data output of cutting-edge high-throughput experimentation from across the organization. You will apply rigorous computational methods to help scientists generate novel and impactful hypotheses for target discovery. The Data Scientist will also provide stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of the data and interpretation of analytical results, providing expertise during the experimental development process. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who are intellectually curious, want to work on the interface of computational science and drug discovery and look to grow in their next role. You should be able to communicate results effectively and concisely to stakeholders, both orally and in written format, balance priorities and build strong relationships among multidisciplinary cross-organizational teams. 
As a Data Scientist, you will:

<ul><li>Develop new machine learning workflows, including deep learning workflows, that enable the discovery of new medicines. 
	</li><li>Contribute to property prediction models for small molecules.
	</li><li>Collaborate with interdisciplinary discovery teams to apply a variety of informatics and modeling techniques to identify new drug discovery leads and accelerate the evolution of leads to drug candidates. 
	</li><li>Conduct research in areas of machine learning and molecular modeling relevant to drug discovery.
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This 6+ Month Contract Has A Tentative Start Date of 6/22/2026 
JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Join our team as an evening shift, PRN, Blood Bank Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) in Montclair, NJ. <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-parastyle="Default" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"e3aa47dd-6144-4e6a-80e3-5f080c390a48|107","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"Default",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"Default",335572020,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",469769226,"Calibri",335551500,"0",268442635,"24",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",335559739,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777843,"Calibri",201341986,"1"]}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110841784 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Default" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"a7cfd9d7-a180-48cc-8b45-52c2b4a9c710|152","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"Default",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"Default",335572020,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",469769226,"Calibri",335551500,"0",268442635,"24",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",335559739,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777843,"Calibri",201341986,"1"]}">Why Join Us?  <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-parastyle="Default" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"e3aa47dd-6144-4e6a-80e3-5f080c390a48|107","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"Default",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"Default",335572020,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",469769226,"Calibri",335551500,"0",268442635,"24",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",335559739,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777843,"Calibri",201341986,"1"]}">Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> <ul><li><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"22",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"22",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </li><li>People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </li><li>Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </li></ul>Get to Know Your Team: <ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.</li></ul>Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals: <div style="position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 1920/1080;"><iframe style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden;" title="Synthesia video player - Mountainside - Careers in Laboratory" src="https://share.synthesia.io/embeds/videos/0454d61c-f3e6-44aa-8069-c755f2291d11" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" data-mce-fragment="1"></iframe></div>

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS ) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis. </li><li>This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation. </li><li>Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.</li></ul>

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Job Requirements<ul><li>Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.</li><li>ASCP or equivalent.<ul><li>Certification within a specific area, i.e., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP), qualifies.</li><li>Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.</li></ul></li><li>If certification lapses, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.</li><li>Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.</li><li>Blood Bank Experience Preferred</li></ul> Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

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