Lead Scientist, Multiscale Separations

MSD Malaysia

Rahway (NJ)

On-site

USD 157,000 - 247,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Principal Scientist to lead purification and analytical chromatography capabilities across small molecules, peptides, ADCs, and biologics.

The role combines scientific leadership with hands-on execution to advance Separation Sciences capabilities. The successful candidate will oversee chromatographic purification, analytical separations, impurity isolation, and digital workflow improvements while mentoring teams and collaborating across Process Chemistry

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry or related scientific discipline with extensive industrial experience in pharma/biotech.
  • M.S. in Chemistry or related discipline with substantial relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide scientific leadership in purification and separation sciences.
  • Guide laboratory operations, safety, and quality across projects.
  • Drive capability development, innovation, and technology transfer.
  • Mentor scientists and staff across multiple modalities and programs.

Skills

HPLC
SFC
Analytical chemistry
Purification
Laboratory leadership
Mentoring
Automation-enabled workflows
LIMS

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related
M.S. in Chemistry or related

Tools

LIMS
Automation platforms

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Principal Scientist to lead purification and analytical chromatography capabilities across small molecules, peptides, ADCs, and biologics.

The role combines scientific leadership with hands-on execution to advance Separation Sciences capabilities. The successful candidate will oversee chromatographic purification, analytical separations, impurity isolation, and digital workflow improvements while mentoring teams and collaborating across Process Chemistry

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