Process Development Scientist-Chemical Engineering (API)

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck CERD in Rahway, NJ seeks engineers to design, plan, and execute small molecule API process development and scale-up from lab to pilot plant and production. Work emphasizes GMP compliance, safety, and collaboration across teams.

The role involves hands-on lab work, pilot plant activities, and potential technology transfer to manufacturing sites, with travel about 10% to support project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience performing lab-based research/process development in a chemical engineering-related area.
• Familiarity with unit operations commonly used in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis, such as reaction engineering, separations, and crystallizations.
• Highly effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute experiments related to small molecule API process development, technology development, and scale-up for production.
• Perform daily production activities in the pilot plant while ensuring GMP, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Troubleshoot and investigate issues; contribute to technology transfer and implementation across internal or external sites.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Data Analysis

Experimentation

Laboratory Techniques

Organic Chemistry

Perform Testing

Pilot Projects

Process Engineering

Statistical Data Analysis

Technology Transfer

DOE

Process Scale Up

Small Molecules

Education

BS or MS in chemical or biochemical engineering

Job description

Merck CERD in Rahway, NJ seeks engineers to design, plan, and execute small molecule API process development and scale-up from lab to pilot plant and production. Work emphasizes GMP compliance, safety, and collaboration across teams.

The role involves hands-on lab work, pilot plant activities, and potential technology transfer to manufacturing sites, with travel about 10% to support project execution.