Adjuvant Downstream Scientist – Vaccines & Biotech

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, USA, seeks a Scientist to advance downstream vaccine and adjuvant process development at West Point, PA. You will design experiments, lead tech transfer, and mentor cross-functional teams across analytical, formulation, and manufacturing functions.

BS/MS in engineering or biosciences with hands-on bioprocess development is required; strong collaboration skills and ability to travel are needed in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or biosciences required.
• Strong background in downstream bioprocess purification and scaling.
• Experience in pharma/biotech settings preferred.
• Willingness to work with infectious agents, travel, and irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze downstream adjuvant process development experiments.
• Lead downstream process design and development for adjuvant candidates.
• Represent function in cross-functional vaccine development teams.
• Lead tech transfer of adjuvant processes for clinical and commercial use.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance across downstream bioprocessing.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Chemistry

Biochemistry

Bioprocess Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Data Analysis

Laboratory Analytical Techniques

Molecular Biology

Molecular Cloning

Product Development

Protein Purifications

Education

BS or MS in engineering or bio/chemical sciences

Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology

For BS candidates, 2+ years pharma/biotech experience

For MS candidates, 1+ year bioprocess/biotech post-grad

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, USA, seeks a Scientist to advance downstream vaccine and adjuvant process development at West Point, PA. You will design experiments, lead tech transfer, and mentor cross-functional teams across analytical, formulation, and manufacturing functions.

BS/MS in engineering or biosciences with hands-on bioprocess development is required; strong collaboration skills and ability to travel are needed in a fast-paced biotech environment.