Biologics Process R&D Scientist — Innovate Biotherapeutics

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Scientist for Biologics Process Research & Development to design and refine robust manufacturing processes for early- and late-stage biologics. You will collaborate across Discovery, Pre-clinical, and Manufacturing to advance pipelines and build next-generation biomanufacturing platforms.

The role emphasizes Innovation, collaboration, and applying rigorous scientific principles to scale-up, transfer, and optimization tasks while contributing to digital and

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: BS with 2+ years of relevant experience or MS degree (expected graduation by June 2027) in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields with research background in molecular biology, cell culture or protein purification
• Required Experience And Skills: Molecular biology, protein expression, mammalian cell culture, protein purification, biochemical engineering, or analytical technologies; engineering principles behind recombinant protein production; ability to execute experiments independently; data analysis and presentation; aseptic technique and protein lab practices; ability to prepare technical documents and presentations; basic statistics knowledge; passion for bioprocess development
• Preferred Experience And Skills: Bioanalytical techniques in microbial/cell culture, problem solving, high-throughput screening, automated bioreactor systems, process transfer to manufacturing, process control and workflow automation, statistics, DOE, data science, modeling, machine learning, programming

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologics manufacturing processes
• Develop and characterize robust clinical processes capable of delivering multi-kilogram quantities of therapeutics
• Design and conduct experiments related to cell-line development, upstream or downstream bioprocessing
• Integrate unit operations with relevant process control and monitoring platforms
• Collaborate across BPR&D, process analytics, and other functional areas in research and manufacturing to advance the biologics pipeline
• Conduct laboratory- and/or pilot-scale studies to support scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing sites
• Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment

Skills

Bioanalytical Techniques

Bioreactor Operation

Cell Culture Process Development

Cross-Functional Teamwork

GMP Compliance

Mammalian Cell Culture

Microbial Fermentation

Process Optimization

Process Scale Up

Process Scheduling

Product Development

Technical Leadership

Technical Transfer

Upstream Process Development

Education

BS with 2+ years of relevant experience or MS degree

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Scientist for Biologics Process Research & Development to design and refine robust manufacturing processes for early- and late-stage biologics. You will collaborate across Discovery, Pre-clinical, and Manufacturing to advance pipelines and build next-generation biomanufacturing platforms.

The role emphasizes Innovation, collaboration, and applying rigorous scientific principles to scale-up, transfer, and optimization tasks while contributing to digital and