Biologics Process R&D Postdoctoral Fellow

MSD; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Health benefits and retirement (401(k)

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, invites applications for a Biologics Upstream Process Development Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

The role blends process development, systems biology, and analytical science in an industry setting, with opportunities to publish and present findings. The successful candidate will work on mechanistic studies of biologics manufacturing, collaborating across functions, and contributing to a multi-year program that aims to advance pipeline projects and publish advances

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a Ph.D. or receive a Ph.D. no later than June 2027.
• Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Biology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
• 0+ years of post-PhD relevant academic or industrial experience.
• Interest in biologics manufacturing, cell culture, or bioprocess development.
• Strong record of scientific achievement, including publications and presentations.
• Hands-on experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques, including cell culture, functional assays, and mechanistic studies.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret research studies related to biologics manufacturing and process development.
• Develop and manage an independent research project while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Investigate relationships among process conditions, cell culture performance, and product characteristics.
• Apply analytical, molecular, and biological methods to generate and interpret data.
• Integrate and analyze multiple data types using statistical and computational tools to identify trends and insights.
• Develop mechanistic hypotheses and experimental strategies to support process improvement.
• Present findings at internal and external scientific forums and in peer-reviewed journals.
• Stay current with scientific literature and emerging developments in the field.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Systems biology

Biologics manufacturing

Molecular biology

Statistical analysis

Independent work

Communication skills

Bioprocess development

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Tools

R

Python

Prism

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, invites applications for a Biologics Upstream Process Development Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

The role blends process development, systems biology, and analytical science in an industry setting, with opportunities to publish and present findings. The successful candidate will work on mechanistic studies of biologics manufacturing, collaborating across functions, and contributing to a multi-year program that aims to advance pipeline projects and publish advances