Associate Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences (Onsite)

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Scientist to support formulation development of new chemical entities from first-in-human formulations through final market formulation and manufacturing robustness assessments.

The role involves executing lab and pilot-scale work, supporting GMP and non-GMP manufacturing, data analysis, and collaboration within matrix teams. A STEM degree with strong communication is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and apply new scientific principles.
• Demonstrated data analysis capability.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory or pilot plant work to advance solid oral drug products.
• Support manufacturing operations in non-GMP and GMP environments.
• Conduct routine experiments and interpret data with guidance.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Learn practical lab and pilot plant skills for daily tasks.
• Understand project timelines and prioritize work with supervision.
• Collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Stay updated on new technologies in pharmaceutical science.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

B.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Matlab

Job description

Job Description

Our company's Pharmaceutical Sciences organization translates molecules to medicines, working from the discovery interface through registration stability manufacturing by designing, developing and scaling-up the formulation, device, and manufacturing process. Driving drug product design from the bench top to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing facilities, our Scientists use cutting edge science to transform drug delivery and manufacturing technology to positively impact patients.

The successful candidate will be a passionate Scientist with strong academic fundamentals and a drive to develop new medicines to improve human health. In this role, the individual will be responsible for supporting the formulation development of new chemical entities as part of a matrix team from initial first in human formulations (suspensions, solutions, capsules, tablets) through final market formulation definition and manufacturing process robustness assessment.

Additional Responsibilities Are As Follows

• Develops and applies basic principles and scientific concepts to execute work in a laboratory or pilot plant environment to advance new solid oral drug products.
• Capability to support manufacturing operations in non-GMP and GMP environments.
• Executes routine experiments and data interpretation with appropriate technical guidance.
• Ability to operate and trouble-shoot equipment and processes.
• Capable of learning practical laboratory/pilot plant skills and fundamental scientific principles to utilize as part of their daily responsibilities.
• Can understand overall project timelines to manage prioritization of individual contributor deliverables with appropriate supervision.
• Works well with others in collaborative team environments.
• Builds awareness of relevant new and current technologies to grow as a pharmaceutical scientist.

Education Minimum Requirement

B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline (expected no later than June 2027).

Required Experience And Skills

• Ability to learn and apply new scientific principles to execution of daily responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to collate and conduct basic data analysis
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Prior experience in a laboratory environment
• Prior experience with statistical software (JMP, Minitab) and numerical analysis software (Matlab)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Passion to learn and develop as a pharmaceutical scientist

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Required Skills

Analytical Thinking, Biochemical Analysis, Biomedical Engineering, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Dosage Forms, Evaluating New Technologies, GMP Compliance, Manufacturing Support, Numerical Analysis Software, Pharmaceutical Production, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Product Development, Scientific Methods

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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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.

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.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship

Yes

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

08/24/2026

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Requisition ID: R403275