Downstream Biologics Process Development & Transfer Lead

Socket.dev; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a scientist/engineer to join the Bioprocess Drug Substance Commercialization group responsible for late-stage process development, technology transfer, and in-line support of biologics.

The role requires hands-on lab work in downstream processing, collaboration with manufacturing and analytical teams, and preparation of documentation for PPQ and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or comparable discipline.
• Experience executing lab activities and data analysis.
• Ability to execute experiments independently with quality and timeline adherence.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on experiments in biologics downstream processing, including lab-scale and pilot-scale development.
• Collaborate with commercial manufacturing teams to support facility start-up and in-line support activities.
• Author and/or review technical documents to support PPQ and licensure.

Skills

Lab techniques

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

GMP awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a scientist/engineer to join the Bioprocess Drug Substance Commercialization group responsible for late-stage process development, technology transfer, and in-line support of biologics.

The role requires hands-on lab work in downstream processing, collaboration with manufacturing and analytical teams, and preparation of documentation for PPQ and regulatory submissions.