Analytical Scientist, GMP & Drug Development

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Scientist in Small Molecule Analytical Research & Development. You will join a team of analytical chemists to enable drug development through lab-based characterization and data analysis, collaborating across Quality, Process Chemistry, and Operations.

The role emphasizes GMP testing, method validation, and detailed documentation. A BSc (3+ years) or MS in life sciences is required, with strong communication and team skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with at least 3 years relevant industry experience, or MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Life Sciences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• GMP operations experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support GMP release and stability testing for APIs, formulations, and processes using traditional and advanced analytical tools.
• Document experiments with ALCOA principles and maintain detailed records.
• Troubleshoot GMP testing with cross-functional teams andQuality stakeholders.
• Validate and implement analytical methods for release and stability testing of clinical materials.
• Perform data entry, data review, and author analytical reports or summaries.
• Collaborate with Analytical R&D and cross-functional partners including Global Development Quality and Process Chemistry.
• Assist in compliance audits and inspections.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

GMP operations

Chromatography

Dissolution

Spectroscopy

Empower

LCMS

Data science

Education

BSc + 3+ yrs experience

MS in Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences or Life Sciences

Tools

Empower

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Scientist in Small Molecule Analytical Research & Development. You will join a team of analytical chemists to enable drug development through lab-based characterization and data analysis, collaborating across Quality, Process Chemistry, and Operations.

The role emphasizes GMP testing, method validation, and detailed documentation. A BSc (3+ years) or MS in life sciences is required, with strong communication and team skills.