Associate Scientist, Small Molecule Chemical Engineering

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

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks an Assoc. Scientist, Engineering to advance safe, robust processes through characterization, tech transfer, validation, filing and supply support. You will perform wet chemistry at bench and kilo lab scales and contribute to technology transfer to manufacturing facilities.

The role emphasizes applying QRM, DOE design, and GDP/compliance in a fast-paced, collaborative setting with ~10–20% travel and on-site work at the Rahway site.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering (or related field) by start date.
• Strong understanding of chemistry and chemical engineering fundamentals.
• Willingness to travel 10-20% domestically and internationally.
• Laboratory-based role with on-site presence at Rahway, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Characterize processes and support tech transfer, validation, filing and supply.
• Conduct wet chemistry experimentation at lab and kilo lab scales.
• Apply Quality Risk Management and DOE concepts to process development.
• Support technology transfer to commercial manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Data Analysis

Design of Experiments

Experimental Methods

Experimentation

Good Lab Practices

Pharmaceutical Process Development

Process Design

Process Development

Process Engineering

Process Improvements

Process Scale Up

Process Transfers

Product Transfers

Statistical Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Technology Transfer

Wet Chemistry

Writing Technical Documents

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Chemical Commercialization Technology (CCT) department, which is part of our Manufacturing Division, is seeking self-motivated individuals who are looking for an opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment that provides substantial technical responsibility and leadership of internal and external work. The Assoc. Scientist, Engineering position leverages scientific/technical experience to develop safe and robust processes through process characterization, tech transfer, validation, filing and supply support. The incumbent is expected to provide scientific expertise in small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) process characterization work by learning and utilizing Quality Risk Management methodologies and tools for statistical design of experiments. This role involves hands-on wet chemistry experimentation at the laboratory bench and kilo lab scales in addition to technology transfer to commercial manufacturing facilities. Approximately 10-20% travel time is expected. The scientist will be expected to exhibit a mindset of safety and quality compliance, which will include following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and participating in risk assessments, deviation investigations, and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).

Education Minimum Requirement

• The position requires a BS or MS in Chemical Engineering (or related engineering field) from an accredited college/university, by the start date of employment.

Position Requirements / Required Experience and Skills

• Strong understanding of chemistry and/or chemical engineering fundamental concepts
• Desire to learn and engage in process scale-up and technology transfer, moving from laboratory to pilot plant or factory scale
• Desire to perform both laboratory experimentation and on-site support of scale-up activities and manufacturing operations
• Ability to work in the laboratories at the Rahway, New Jersey site with occasional domestic and international travel, as necessary. This is primarily a laboratory-based roll and onsite presence is required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team -
• Experience with process development in a laboratory, pilot-scale, or manufacturing environment
• Experience with developing and executing an experimental program to address issues with process design, robustness, or productivity for an existing product/process
• Familiarity with statistical design and analysis tools
• Familiarity with concepts and application of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) ideally during pharmaceutical drug substance / drug product development and production, e.g. in a pilot and/or factory setting. #EBRG's #VetJobs # FTP2027

Required Skills

Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Experimental Methods, Experimentation, Good Lab Practices, Maintenance Supervision, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Process Design, Process Development (PD), Process Engineering, Process Improvements, Process Scale Up, Process Transfers, Product Transfers, Statistical Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Technology Transfer, Wet Chemistry, Writing Technical Documents

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is

• $71,900.00 - $113,200.00

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.

Other Employment Information

• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation: No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
• Shift: 1st - Day
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): N/A

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