Biologics Process Development Associate Scientist

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks an Associate Scientist to join Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) in the United States. You will design and execute robust bioprocesses for early- to late-stage biologics, applying engineering and biochemistry principles to deliver scalable operations.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across discovery, development, analytics, and manufacturing, contributing to continuous manufacturing initiatives and tech transfer readiness while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Structural biology, or related fields
• Strong foundation in bioprocess engineering principles and protein science
• Experience with recombinant protein production unit operations and analytical methods

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of innovative biologics manufacturing processes
• Design and execute experiments for unit operations with appropriate parameters
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance biologics pipeline
• Support scale-up and tech transfer activities
• Maintain safe and compliant laboratory practices

Skills

Bioprocesses

Data Analysis

Experimentation

Technology Transfer

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Protein Biochemistry

Protein Purifications

Membrane Filtration

Process Scale-Up

Chromatography

Downstream Process Development

Innovation

Education

BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

Merck seeks an Associate Scientist to join Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) in the United States. You will design and execute robust bioprocesses for early- to late-stage biologics, applying engineering and biochemistry principles to deliver scalable operations.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across discovery, development, analytics, and manufacturing, contributing to continuous manufacturing initiatives and tech transfer readiness while upholding safety and