Scientist, Analytical R&D (2nd Shift)

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Scientist in Analytical Chemistry to join a cross-functional team and enable development of small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides through laboratory analytics and data analysis. This second-shift role runs from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, with opportunities to impact API release, stability testing, and method validation.

You will document experiments, collaborate with Global Development Quality and Process Chemistry, and support audits while growing your career in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of industry experience for BS holders.
• MS degree offers 1 year of relevant industry experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support GMP release and stability testing for APIs and formulations.
• Document experiments following ALCOA principles with accuracy.
• Troubleshoot GMP testing with cross-functional teams and QA.
• Validate analytical methods for release and stability of clinical materials.
• Perform data entry, review, and author reports or summaries.
• Collaborate with Analytical R&D and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Development

Analytical Method Development

Analytical Reports

ChemistryData Entry

Data Review

GMP

Laboratory Techniques

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Self Motivation

Stability Testing

SOP Writing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Life Sciences

Master of Science in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Life Sciences

Tools

Empower

LCMS

Job description

Job Description

Role Description:

Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences, exceptional science, and a resounding passion for improving human health through innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

In your role as Scientist, you will be part of a team of Analytical Chemists working on cross-functional scientific teams to enable novel small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide drug development through laboratory-based analytical characterization and statistical data analysis. Please note that this is a second-shift position, with working hours from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support execution of Good Manufacturing Practices activities such as release and stability testing to support development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using both traditional and advanced analytical tools.
• Document the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner following ALCOA principles.
• Troubleshoot and investigate any challenges associated with the GMP testing through active collaboration with cross-functional project teams and/or Quality stakeholders.
• Validate and implement analytical methods to support release and stability testing of clinical materials.
• Perform data entry, data review, and author analytical reports or data summaries.
• Strong collaboration with fellow Analytical Research & Development colleagues as well as cross-functional partners such as Global Development Quality, Process Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Operations.
• Support compliance audit/inspection activities.

Education Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience for applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree.
• 1 year of relevant industry experience for applicants with a Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Sciences.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are necessary to qualify for this role.
• Candidates will also be required to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Though not required, the ideal applicant would have hands-on experience in GMP operations, advanced chromatographic separation science, spectroscopy analysis, dissolution testing, and other analytical techniques.
• In addition, experience with Empower, data science, and LCMS are also a plus.

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Required Skills:

• Adaptability
• Analytical Chemistry
• Analytical Development
• Analytical Method Development
• Analytical Reports
• ChemistryData Entry
• Data Review
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Laboratory Techniques
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork
• Self Motivation
• Stability Testing
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing
• Troubleshooting

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

Job Location:

The primary location for this posting is: USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Compensation Range:

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below. The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $87,300.00 - $137,400.00. This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting.

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