Associate Scientist, Small Molecule Process Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a self-motivated Associate Scientist, Engineering to advance small molecule API processes through characterization, tech transfer, validation, and documentation. The role involves hands-on wet chemistry at lab and kilo-lab scales with on-site support for scale-up activities and manufacturing operations.

The candidate will apply QRM methodologies, DOE design, and statistical analysis while ensuring safety and quality compliance in a cGMP environment. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college/university by start date.
• Strong foundation in chemistry/chemical engineering concepts.
• Experience with process scale-up and technology transfer from lab to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process characterization and wet chemistry experiments at lab and kilo-lab scales.
• Support technology transfer to commercial manufacturing facilities.
• Contribute to validation, filing, and supply support activities.
• Collaborate on risk assessments, deviation investigations, and GDP compliance.
• Travel approximately 10–20% as needed.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Data Analysis

Design of Experiments

DOE

Wet Chemistry

Tech Transfer

cGMP/GDP

Process Development

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Statistical Design Tools

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a self-motivated Associate Scientist, Engineering to advance small molecule API processes through characterization, tech transfer, validation, and documentation. The role involves hands-on wet chemistry at lab and kilo-lab scales with on-site support for scale-up activities and manufacturing operations.

The candidate will apply QRM methodologies, DOE design, and statistical analysis while ensuring safety and quality compliance in a cGMP environment. Travel is expected.