Associate Scientist, Engineering Full-time

Associate Scientist, Cell Culture Sciences, Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization

Location: Rahway, NJ

Join Our Team as a Biologics Cell Culture Associate Scientist!

Are you ready to start your career?

We are seeking an eager and adaptable scientist with the willingness to grow within cell culture development & commercialization to support our ever growing and dynamic late-stage biologics pipeline within the expansive Biologics S&T portfolio.

Why You'll Love This Role:

As an Associate Scientist in Biologics Cell Culture Commercialization, you'll be at the forefront of scientific advancement, building technical experience through cross-functional partnerships with key business units and customers.

Your participation will be instrumental in supporting DS commercialization, process characterization, control strategy development, tech transfer to internal and external manufacturing sites, process validation, second generation process development and health authority licensure.

You'll be supporting the transformation of our late-stage pipeline into reality bringing lifesaving medicines to our patients worldwide.

Global Impact:

Collaborate with colleagues across the US to elevate standards in biologics commercialization and manufacturing. Your contribution will shape the future of biologics on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Strategy: Support the delivery of robust DS strategies for successful commercialization. Support cell culture process development, process characterization and regulatory filing activities to ensure a smooth and clear path to successful PPQs and BLAs for the company's pipeline.
• Technical knowledge: Fundamental knowledge with mammalian cell culture processing of biologics (large molecule products).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve program goals as One Team.
• Problem Solving: Trouble shooting equipment and cell culture anomalies.
• Communication: Foster collaboration and ensure transparency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Innovation: Support business improvement initiatives.

Requirements.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with 0-2 years of experience.

What You Bring:

• Experience in mammalian cell culture operations: aseptic handling, bioreactor operations, media preparation
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ethical, resilient, and committed to excellence

Be a Catalyst for Innovation!

If you're passionate about biologics and ready to be part of a high-impact team, apply now and be part of a transformative journey in the world of DS commercialization and biomanufacturing!

The salary range for this role is $71,900.00 – $113,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.