Biocatalysis Scientist — Enzyme Process Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck's Biocatalysis Department in Rahway, NJ, seeks highly motivated scientists to perform hands-on enzymatic process development from high-throughput to preparative scale. You will design experiments to identify enzymatic transformations and improve enzyme variants, collaborating with chemists and engineers while upholding safety and GMP compliance.

The role emphasizes clear communication, teamwork, and a proactive, rigorous approach to laboratory operations within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or biochemical engineering by October 2026.
• Experience with laboratory-based biocatalysis research or process development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on chemical process development using enzymes across scales from high-throughput laboratory scale to preparative scale.
• Design, plan, and execute experiments to identify useful enzymatic transformations and develop enzyme-catalyzed processes.
• Collaborate with chemists and engineers to implement enzymes in chemical reactions.
• Demonstrate safety, quality compliance, and maintain clear notebook records.
• Communicate technical challenges and support laboratory operations.

Skills

Biocatalysis

Lab-scale to preparative scale

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety & GMP compliance

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Engineering

Tools

LC-MS

NMR

HPLC

EasyMax tooling

Job description

Merck's Biocatalysis Department in Rahway, NJ, seeks highly motivated scientists to perform hands-on enzymatic process development from high-throughput to preparative scale. You will design experiments to identify enzymatic transformations and improve enzyme variants, collaborating with chemists and engineers while upholding safety and GMP compliance.

The role emphasizes clear communication, teamwork, and a proactive, rigorous approach to laboratory operations within a fast-paced environment.