Job Description

New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in customer facing commercial or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.

Our Development team ensure production can be scaled up whilst remaining stable, effective, deliverable and safe. Following formulation, cutting edge computer modelling techniques are used to simulate outcomes and, if successful, PKPD and toxicity studies bring the science one step closer to giving hope to patients.

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Data Rich Measurements team, within the Analytical Enabling Technologies organization, located in Rahway, New Jersey.

You will work with a highly collaborative team of scientists in our company’s Analytical Research and Development primarily on small molecules but also across the drug development portfolio including biologics, vaccines, and emerging modalities. This is a laboratory-based role where you will join a diverse team developing data-rich measurement strategies to enhance drug substance process development. Activities range from high-throughput method development for analysis of thousands of enzyme mutants to evolve protein therapeutics and manufacturing enzymes to implementation of Process Analytical Technologies for reaction monitoring and understanding.

The successful candidate must be able to collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment which covers bench to pilot scale and from early through late phase development. We leverage a broad range of tools (e.g., spectroscopic, chromatographic, electrochemical and biochemical) to influence protein evolution, chemical route selection, enhance mechanistic understanding, assess scalability and robustness, and to identify and contribute to new technology research and data analyses related to data rich experimentation.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge in analytical / physical / synthetic organic chemistry and proficiency in one or more areas such as separation sciences (UPLC), mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, and bioanalytical assays (SDS-PAGE, western blot etc.). Applicants must have effective organizational, multi-tasking, oral / written communications skills, show scientific leadership, and a desire to conduct research and publish. As a member of our team, you will be joining scientific problem solvers who are dedicated to creating the life-changing medicines of tomorrow.

Education Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with 0- 4 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or related industry.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated scientific ability through publications and presentations in scientific conferences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions is essential.
• Experience leading small groups of technical personnel and/or analytical projects.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred
• Established subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Separation science
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Bioanalytical assays (PCR, Western blot, SDS-PAGE)
  • Bioconjugate chemistry, and analytical characterization of large molecules and/or antibody drug conjugates
• Experience leading small groups of technical personnel and analytical projects.
• Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting.

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. 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 …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, 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 …

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—and start making your impact today.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers’ Policy – Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

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’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Flex Time

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1

Requisition ID:R167677