Biocatalysis Scientist — Enzyme Process Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k))

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a scientist to execute hands-on enzyme-based biocatalysis process development, spanning from high-throughput laboratory scales to preparative scales.

You will design, plan, and execute experiments to identify useful enzymatic transformations, improve enzyme variants, and develop novel enzyme-catalyzed processes while collaborating with chemists and engineers. Emphasis on safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience safely performing laboratory-based research or process development in a biocatalysis-related area.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.
• Ability to follow safety, environmental, and GMP guidelines in lab notebook documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute experiments to identify enzymatic transformations.
• Develop enzyme-catalyzed chemical processes from lab to preparative scales.
• Communicate results clearly and support laboratory operations and safety.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Biochemistry

Enzyme Kinetics

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

HPLC

NMR

LC-MS

EasyMax

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a scientist to execute hands-on enzyme-based biocatalysis process development, spanning from high-throughput laboratory scales to preparative scales.

You will design, plan, and execute experiments to identify useful enzymatic transformations, improve enzyme variants, and develop novel enzyme-catalyzed processes while collaborating with chemists and engineers. Emphasis on safety and quality compliance.