Downstream Biologics Scientist, Commercialization

MSD Malaysia; Rahway, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement with 401(k)

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks an Associate Scientist in Downstream Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization to conduct hands-on downstream processing experiments, support startup activities, and author critical technical documents for regulatory submissions.

The role emphasizes collaboration across manufacturing, analytical, and quality teams to advance late-stage processes and technology transfer in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or comparable discipline.
• Experience executing lab activities, planning and performing experiments, data analysis, and writing technical reports.
• Ability to work independently to meet quality and timeline expectations.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on experiments in downstream processing of biologics, including pilot-scale development and scale-up model development.
• Collaborate with commercial manufacturing teams to support startup, in-line support, and on-the-floor drug substance manufacturing.
• Author/review technical documents supporting PPQ and licensure.

Skills

Biologics

Bioprocesses

Data Analysis

Design of Experiments

Cross-Functional Teamwork

GMP

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks an Associate Scientist in Downstream Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization to conduct hands-on downstream processing experiments, support startup activities, and author critical technical documents for regulatory submissions.

The role emphasizes collaboration across manufacturing, analytical, and quality teams to advance late-stage processes and technology transfer in a hybrid work environment.