Scientist, Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences Full-time

Scientist

The Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences group has an opening for a Scientist based in Rahway, NJ. Join us and experience our culture first-hand – one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences, exceptional science and a resounding passion for improving human health through innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

In your role as Scientist, you will be part of a team of Analytical Chemists working on cross-functional scientific teams to enable novel small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide drug development through laboratory-based analytical characterization and statistical data analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support execution of scientific studies to support development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using both traditional and advanced analytical tools.
• Develop and implement analytical methods utilized during drug development as well as for the release and shelf-life assessment of clinical materials.
• Troubleshoot challenges associated with drug development through active collaboration with cross-functional project teams
• Document the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner.
• Author internal memos, data summaries, and technical reports, and IND/ IMPD submissions to regulatory authorities.
• Strong collaboration with fellow analytical colleagues as well as cross-functional partners.
• Engage the external scientific community through membership in professional organizations, attendance at external conferences, and authorship of external publications.

Education Minimum Requirements:

Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience for applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree, or 0 years of relevant industry experience for applicants with a Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields.

Required Experience and Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong collaboration skills, are required. Candidates will also be required to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Though not required, the ideal applicant would have hands-on experience in advanced chromatographic separation science, dissolution, spectroscopy analysis, and other analytical laboratory and data analysis techniques. In addition, experience with data science, and mass spectrometry is advantageous.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Characterization, Analytical Development, Analytical Method Development, Biopharmaceutics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Science, Drug Development, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Interpersonal Relationships, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Techniques, Manufacturing Processes, Mass Spectrometry (MS), Pharmaceutical Development, Pharmaceutical Formulations, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Process Manufacturing, Self Motivation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Technical Writing, Troubleshooting

Preferred Skills:

The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 – $137,400.00

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.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance