Associate Scientist, Biologics Process R&D

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Associate Scientist für die Entwicklung fortschrittlicher biologischer Herstellungsprozesse. In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie mit einem engagierten Team von Wissenschaftlern und Ingenieuren zusammen, um robuste Prozesse für biologische Produkte zu entwerfen und zu optimieren. Sie werden an der Spitze der biopharmazeutischen Innovation stehen und die Möglichkeit haben, transformative Technologien zu entwickeln, die das Leben von Patienten weltweit verändern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Wissenschaft und Innovation haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, einen bedeutenden Beitrag zu leisten.

Benefits

Bonusberechtigung

Gesundheitsversorgung

Ruhestandsleistungen

Bezahlte Feiertage

Urlaubs- und Krankentage

Qualifications

• Wissenschaftliches Verständnis der Ingenieurprinzipien für rekombinante Proteinproduktionsprozesse.
• Kenntnisse in aseptischen Techniken und allgemeinen Laborpraktiken.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung innovativer Technologien für die Herstellung von Biologika.
• Durchführung von Experimenten für Einzeloperationen und Integration von Prozesselementen.

Skills

Aseptische Technik

Proteinbiochemie

Molekularbiologie

Biophysikalische Eigenschaften von Proteinen

Education

Bachelor in Chemie/Biochemie/Biomedizintechnik

Tools

Statistische Datenanalysetools

Job description

Job Description

Biologics Process R&D Associate Scientist

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust scientific methodology, we partner to deliver the next medical breakthrough.

Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) within our Research Laboratories is on a mission to rapidly deliver diverse biotherapeutics to patients by efficiently developing innovative, robust manufacturing processes and technologies. To achieve this, we work closely with colleagues in Discovery, Pre-clinical, Early Development, Analytical, Formulation, and Commercial Manufacturing while providing a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Beyond process development for pipeline biologics, we innovate and build next generation biomanufacturing technologies. Examples include investments for development of continuous manufacturing, green and sustainable processes, and proprietary technology platforms. We actively publish and engage with the scientific community to influence the field.

BPR&D includes three lab-facing technical functional areas: Process Cell Sciences (PCS), Upstream and Downstream Process Development & Engineering. The latter two together form our Biologics’ Process Development (BPD) group. This job posting covers opportunities for the BPD group. We are actively looking for highly motivated people with a passion for innovation and interest in contributing to upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing.

As an Associate Scientist in BPD you will work with a highly collaborative team of scientists and engineers to design, develop and execute robust processes in support of early- to late-stage biological products. You will apply rigorous scientific principles to solve challenging problems focused on developing the best processes to deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. You will also have an opportunity to contribute to additional areas of interest such as biophysical, process, economic and/or multivariate modeling as we are committed to leveraging digital ways of working to enhance our ability to design robust processes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•Contribute to the development of innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologic manufacturing processes

•Develop and characterize robust clinical processes capable of delivering multi-kilogram quantities of drug substance

•Independently design and conduct experiments for individual unit operations using relevant operational parameters and analytical inputs

•Integrate unit operations both physically and with relevant process control and monitoring platforms for concurrent operations

•Collaborate across BPR&D, process analytics, and other functional teams in both R&D and manufacturing to advance the biologics pipeline

•Conduct laboratory-scale and/or pilot-scale studies to support scale-up and tech transfer of processes

•Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

BS (or expected completion within 6 months of application) in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Structural biology, or related fields

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

•Scientific understanding of the engineering principles for recombinant protein production unit operations.

•Knowledge with aseptic technique, protein biophysical properties, and general protein laboratory practices

•Strong passion and commitment to integrate science and innovation into biologics’ process development

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

•Experience with molecular biology, protein expression, mammalian cell culture, protein purification, biochemical engineering, or protein analytical technologies

•Knowledge of statistical data analysis tools such as the design of experiments and multivariate data analysis

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Expected US salary range:

$70,500.00 - $110,900.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

05/16/2025

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Requisition ID:R347985