Scientist, Formulation Sciences

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a passionate Scientist in Formulation Sciences in Rahway, NJ. The role focuses on developing new medicines, supporting formulation development, and driving projects from initial formulations to market definition. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess industry experience in pharmaceutical sciences, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in laboratory environments.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare.

401(k) retirement benefits.

Paid holidays and vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant industrial experience in pharmaceutical sciences.
• Strong academic fundamentals in drug formulation.
• Proficiency in data analysis and independent execution of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops solid oral drug products in laboratory or pilot plant.
• Leads operations in GMP and non-GMP environments.
• Collaborates effectively in team settings.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Chemistry

Biochemistry

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Data Analysis

GMP Compliance

Molecular Biology

Pharmaceutical Development

Project Management

Education

B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

JMP

Minitab

Matlab

Job description

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Scientist, Formulation Sciences

Apply remote type Not Applicable locations USA - New Jersey - Rahway time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 26, 2025 (13 days left to apply) job requisition id R353340

Job Description

Our company's Pharmaceutical Sciences organization translates molecules to medicines, working from the discovery interface through registration stability manufacturing by designing, developing and scaling-up the formulation, device, and manufacturing process. Driving drug product design from the bench top to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing facilities, our Scientists use cutting edge science to transform drug delivery and manufacturing technology to positively impact patients.

The successful candidate will be a passionate s cientist with strong academic fundamentals and a drive to develop new medicines to improve human health. In this role, the individual will be responsible for supporting the formulation development of new chemical entities as part of a matrix team from initial first in human formulations (suspensions, solutions, capsules, tablets) through final market formulation definition and manufacturing process robustness assessment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and applies basic principles and scientific concepts to execute work in a laboratory or pilot plant environment to develop solid oral drug products .

• Capability to lead manufacturing operations in non-GMP and GMP environments.

• Executes routine experiments and data interpretation with independently.

• Ability to operate and trouble shoot equipment and processes .

• Utilizes laboratory/pilot plant skills and fundamental scientific principles to execute on daily responsibilities and contributes to the development of project team strategy

• Can understand overall project timelines to manage prioritization of individual contributor deliverables with minimal supervision

• Works well with others in collaborative team environments .

• Builds awareness of relevant new and current technologies to grow as a pharmaceutical scientist .

Education Minimum Requirements:

B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant industrial experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Prior industry experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related field .

• Ability to learn and apply new scientific principles to execution of daily responsibilities in an independent manner .

• Demonstrated ability to collate and conduct basic data analysis in an independent manner

• Prior experience with Microsoft Office

• Prior experience with statistical software (JMP, Minitab), and numerical analysis software (Matlab)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills .

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Ability to learn and grow independently and in team environments .

• Prior experienced with advanced simulation/modeling software packages

• Experience with advanced drug product manufacturing technologies.

• Desire to build new capabilities through the evaluation of new technologies and hands-on optimization of existing technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of physical/organic chemistry, physical pharmacy & materials science to solving practical pharmaceutical development problems .

• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical pilot plants.

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The salary range for this role is

$85,600.00 - $134,800.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this 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 .

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Communication, Data Analysis, GMP Compliance, Innovation, Laboratory Analytical Techniques, Materials Science, Molecular Biology, Molecular Cloning, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Development, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Product Development, Project Management, Protein Purifications {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/26/2025

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