Biologics Process R&D Associate: Pilot Plant Support

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

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks an entry-level technical professional to support the solutions prep team and contribute to the purification team on occasion. The role emphasizes learning and development in a professional lab setting and may require non-business hours to support production.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in relevant engineering or biology/chemistry and experience with lab documentation, teamwork, and basic process development concepts.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering/Biology/Chemistry with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Strong skills in laboratory experimentation and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in cross-functional team environments.
• 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

Lab experimentation

Documentation

Communication

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Willingness to learn

Vendor interactions

Safety awareness

Education

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

Tools

Power Apps

Power BI

Excel

Word

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks an entry-level technical professional to support the solutions prep team and contribute to the purification team on occasion. The role emphasizes learning and development in a professional lab setting and may require non-business hours to support production.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in relevant engineering or biology/chemistry and experience with lab documentation, teamwork, and basic process development concepts.