Principal Scientist, Upstream Bioprocess Innovation

Caraway Therapeutics; Rahway (NJ); In loco; USD 173.000 - 273.000; Tempo pieno

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401(k)

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Descrizione del lavoro

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Principal Scientist to lead upstream biologics process development and CMC strategy for its pipeline. You will drive high-yield, scalable cell culture processes and coordinate regulatory filings while mentoring junior scientists.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, external collaboration, and advancing new processing technologies for early to late-stage programs, with a strong data-science component.

Competenze

• Ph.D. with 6+ years in industry or Master with 8+ years in Chemical/Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Mentoring junior scientists and cross-functional leadership with strong publication record.
• Experience in CHO fed-batch culture, downstream analytics, and tech transfer.
• Hands-on cell culture bioreactors from bench to pilot scale; scale-up & tech transfer.
• Strong data science, CFD, and computational analytics experience.

Mansioni

• Lead upstream biologics process development for early and commercial scales.
• Provide technical direction for process development, characterization, and regulatory filings.
• Advance platform technology strategy and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate to explore new technologies and external partnerships.
• Mentor junior scientists and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Conoscenze

Biologics

Bioreactors

Cell culture

CFD

DOE statistics

Team leadership

Formazione

PhD +6 years or MSc +8 years in Chemical/Bioengineering or related

Strumenti

Paper publishing

Descrizione del lavoro

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Principal Scientist to lead upstream biologics process development and CMC strategy for its pipeline. You will drive high-yield, scalable cell culture processes and coordinate regulatory filings while mentoring junior scientists.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, external collaboration, and advancing new processing technologies for early to late-stage programs, with a strong data-science component.