Biologics Process R&D Associate — Pilot Plant

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a candidate for a hands-on laboratory role to support the solutions preparation team and, periodically, the purification team.

This position emphasizes development in a professional bioprocess setting and learning through practical contributions to pilot plant operations. The successful applicant will have a BS in a life sciences or engineering field, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations, process

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering/Biology/Chemistry with 1+ year of relevant experience
• Strong skills in laboratory experimentation and documentation
• Lead small projects or sub-teams including vendor interactions
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability and willingness to learn new lab techniques, adhere to all safety guidelines, and pick up/move up 25lbs.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in the preparation of solutions to support pilot plant-operations-
• Batch documentation within an electronic laboratory system
• Participate in scheduling discussions within the operations team
• Work collaboratively with pilot plant operations, upstream and downstream teams
• Work collaboratively with process development scientists from across BPR&D
• Support safety and training initiatives
• Track and document chemicals usage and inventory
• Employs good housekeeping and maintains clean room to prevent contamination and integrity of production

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Biochemistry

Biological Engineering

Biology

Bioreactors

Chemical Products

Chemistry

Engineering Design

GMP Compliance

Laboratory Management

Laboratory Operations

Laboratory Research

Manufacturing Quality Control

Manufacturing Scale-Up

Education

BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering/Biology/Chemistry

Tools

Stainless steel mixing tanks

Single-use mixers (SUMs)

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a candidate for a hands-on laboratory role to support the solutions preparation team and, periodically, the purification team.

This position emphasizes development in a professional bioprocess setting and learning through practical contributions to pilot plant operations. The successful applicant will have a BS in a life sciences or engineering field, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations, process