Scientist, Analytical R&D (2nd Shift)

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Scientist/Analytical Chemist to advance small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide drug development through analytical characterization and data analysis. This is a second-shift role (3:30 PM–12:00 AM) with strong collaboration across GMP operations and QA.

The role emphasizes ALCOA-compliant documentation, method validation, and cross-functional teamwork with Analytical Research & Development, Global Development Quality, Process Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience for applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree, or 1 year for applicants with a Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Life Sciences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to document experiments following ALCOA principles and ensure GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support GMP activities including release and stability testing for APIs, formulations, and processes.
• Document procedures, results, and conclusions clearly.
• Troubleshoot GMP testing with cross-functional teams and Quality stakeholders.
• Validate analytical methods for release and stability testing of clinical materials.
• Perform data entry, data review, and author analytical reports or summaries.
• Collaborate with Analytical R&D and cross-functional partners.
• Support compliance audit/inspection activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Development

Analytical Method Development

Analytical Reports

Chemistry

Data Entry

Data Review

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Laboratory Techniques

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Self Motivation

Stability Testing

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Wri

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Life Sciences

Master of Science in Chemistry

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 12:00 AM.

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, or
• 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, Chemistry, Data Entry, Data Review, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Techniques, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Self Motivation, Stability Testing, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Troubleshooting

Requirements

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The primary location for this posting is:

USA - New Jersey - Rahway

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. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Additional location(s)

Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

yes

Job Posting End Date

11/21/2026

• A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID

R424552