Biologics Analytical Scientist

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Scientist for the Large Molecule Analytical department. The role focuses on solving complex analytical problems at the interface of biology, chemistry, and informatics to enable biologics drug substances and products.

The candidate will develop and transfer analytical methods for monoclonal proteins and other complex therapeutics, collaborating across disciplines and publishing findings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmaceutical lab environment is required.
• Ability to apply basic principles to execute work in a lab.
• Experience with analytical method execution and data interpretation.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, implement, troubleshoot and transfer analytical methods for monoclonal proteins or complex biologics.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Author and review internal technical reports and regulatory filing sections.

Skills

Lab experience

Separations science

UPLC/HPLC analysis

PCR/DNA extraction

Immunoassays

Team collaboration

Regulatory filings

Scientific communication

Education

BA/BS in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field

MS with 0+ year relevant experience (by Jan 2027)

Tools

RLIMS

ELN

Empower

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Scientist for the Large Molecule Analytical department. The role focuses on solving complex analytical problems at the interface of biology, chemistry, and informatics to enable biologics drug substances and products.

The candidate will develop and transfer analytical methods for monoclonal proteins and other complex therapeutics, collaborating across disciplines and publishing findings.