Lead Scientist, Separations & Vaccine Analytics

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in West Point, PA seeks an Associate Principal Scientist to join the Separations Sciences team. You will develop analytical methods to support vaccine development, collaborating with analytical and process teams to deploy separation, analysis, and characterization strategies.

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field required; experience with large molecule chromatography (SEC, RPLC, IEX, HIC) and MS-based detection; strong communication and cross-functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with hands-on experience in bio-analytical separations including LC, SEC, IEX, HIC, Affinity, FFF.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods to support vaccine development and related pipelines.
• Collaborate with analytical/process teams to deploy separation, analysis, and characterization strategies.
• Contribute to accelerating development of medicines and vaccines through innovative methodologies.

Skills

Chromatography

LC-MS

HRMS

Bio-analytical

2DLC

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

SEC

RPLC

IEX

HIC

Affinity

FFF

Job description

Merck in West Point, PA seeks an Associate Principal Scientist to join the Separations Sciences team. You will develop analytical methods to support vaccine development, collaborating with analytical and process teams to deploy separation, analysis, and characterization strategies.

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field required; experience with large molecule chromatography (SEC, RPLC, IEX, HIC) and MS-based detection; strong communication and cross-functional teamwork are essential.