Biologics Process Development Associate Scientist

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

Job summary

Merck seeks an Associate Scientist to join Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D). You will design, develop and execute robust upstream/downstream bioprocesses for early- to late-stage biologics, collaborating across R&D and manufacturing to accelerate scale-up and tech transfer while ensuring safe, compliant lab practices.

The role emphasizes innovative technologies, rigorous scientific principles, and contributions to bio-manufacturing platforms to deliver new medicines and improve

Qualifications

• Engineering principles for recombinant protein production unit operations.
• Aseptic technique, protein biophysical properties, and general protein lab practices.
• Strong passion to integrate science and innovation into biologics’ process development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologic manufacturing processes
• Develop and characterize robust clinical processes capable of delivering multi-kilogram quantities of drug substance
• Independently design and conduct experiments for unit operations using relevant inputs
• Integrate unit operations with process control and monitoring platforms for concurrent operations
• Collaborate across BPR&D, process analytics, and other teams to advance the biologics pipeline
• Conduct lab-scale and/or pilot-scale studies to support scale-up and tech transfer
• Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment

Skills

Bioprocesses

Chromatography

Centrifugation

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Experimentation

Process scale up

Protein biochemistry

Technology transfer

Membrane filtration systems

Protein purifications

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Structural biology, or related fields

Job description

Merck seeks an Associate Scientist to join Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D). You will design, develop and execute robust upstream/downstream bioprocesses for early- to late-stage biologics, collaborating across R&D and manufacturing to accelerate scale-up and tech transfer while ensuring safe, compliant lab practices.

The role emphasizes innovative technologies, rigorous scientific principles, and contributions to bio-manufacturing platforms to deliver new medicines and improve