John McIntosh

John McIntosh is a Principal Scientist at Merck, where they focus on protein engineering and biocatalysis. They previously held roles at Merck as a Senior Scientist and Associate Principal Scientist. Prior to joining Merck, John was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the California Institute of Technology, developing novel enzyme-catalyzed reactions and co-authoring grant applications. Their academic journey includes earning a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Utah, where they served as a Graduate Research Assistant, contributing to multiple publications and receiving several fellowships. They also hold a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Vassar College.