Downstream Biologics Process Scientist – MAb Tech Transfer

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a motivated scientist/engineer to join the Bioprocess Drug Substance Commercialization (BDSC) group. The role focuses on late-stage process development, technology transfer, and in-line support for biologics.

Responsibilities include hands-on downstream processing, scale-up activities, and collaboration with commercial manufacturing teams. Candidates will author technical documents to support PPQ and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a chemical engineering/chemistry/biology-related field.
• 2+ years of downstream processing experience with mAb or similar products in lab or manufacturing settings.
• Strong understanding of downstream separation sciences and ability to work independently with quality and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on experiments in biologics downstream processing, including lab/pilot-scale studies and scale-up/down model development.
• Collaborate with commercial manufacturing teams to support start-up and on-the-floor in-line support for drug substance manufacturing.
• Prepare and review technical documents to support Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Bioprocessing

Downstream Processing

Laboratory Experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or comparable discipline

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a motivated scientist/engineer to join the Bioprocess Drug Substance Commercialization (BDSC) group. The role focuses on late-stage process development, technology transfer, and in-line support for biologics.

Responsibilities include hands-on downstream processing, scale-up activities, and collaboration with commercial manufacturing teams. Candidates will author technical documents to support PPQ and regulatory submissions.