Biocatalysis Scientist: Enzyme Process Development

Socket.dev; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. Rahway, NJ seeks a biocatalysis scientist to perform hands‑on enzyme‑catalyzed process development across scale ranges.

You will design experiments to identify transformations and improve enzyme variants, working closely with chemists and engineers to implement enzyme methods in chemical reactions. Expect to communicate clearly about technical challenges, support laboratory operations, and contribute to a diverse team driving next‑gen bioengineering.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or biochemical engineering by Oct 2026.
• Experience in biocatalysis or enzyme‑based process development in a lab setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with attention to safety and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on enzymatic process development from high‑throughput to preparative scales.
• Design and execute experiments to identify useful enzymatic transformations.
• Collaborate with chemists and engineers to implement enzymes in reactions.
• Maintain rigorous safety, quality, and notebook documentation standards.

Skills

Biocatalysis

Process Development

Communication

Team Collaboration

Safety Compliance

Documentation

Laboratory Operations

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Engineering

Tools

LC-MS

NMR

Mettler EasyMax

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. Rahway, NJ seeks a biocatalysis scientist to perform hands‑on enzyme‑catalyzed process development across scale ranges.

You will design experiments to identify transformations and improve enzyme variants, working closely with chemists and engineers to implement enzyme methods in chemical reactions. Expect to communicate clearly about technical challenges, support laboratory operations, and contribute to a diverse team driving next‑gen bioengineering.