Scientist, Large Molecule Analytical (On-site)

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Scientist for the Large Molecule Analytical department. The role focuses on solving complex analytical problems at the interface of biology, chemistry, and informatics to enable biologics drug substances and products.

The candidate will develop and transfer analytical methods for monoclonal proteins and other complex therapeutics, collaborating across disciplines and publishing findings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmaceutical lab environment is required.
• Ability to apply basic principles to execute work in a lab.
• Experience with analytical method execution and data interpretation.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, implement, troubleshoot and transfer analytical methods for monoclonal proteins or complex biologics.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Author and review internal technical reports and regulatory filing sections.

Skills

Lab experience

Separations science

UPLC/HPLC analysis

PCR/DNA extraction

Immunoassays

Team collaboration

Regulatory filings

Scientific communication

Education

BA/BS in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field

MS with 0+ year relevant experience (by Jan 2027)

Tools

RLIMS

ELN

Empower

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Decription:

The Large Molecule Analytical department of our Research & Development Division is seeking applicants for a Scientist position. The Scientist is a laboratory-based scientific role tasked with solving complex analytical problems at the interface of biology, chemistry, and lab informatics disciplines to enable development of Biologics drug substances and drug products. The successful candidate must function well and be able to collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment. The qualified candidate will be responsible for development, qualification, implementation, troubleshooting and transfer of analytical methods for monoclonal proteins or other complex therapeutic proteins. Applicants must have effective organizational, multi-tasking, oral/written communications skills, show scientific leadership, and a desire to conduct research and publish. Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting is also preferred.

Job Description

Role Decription

The Large Molecule Analytical department of our Research & Development Division is seeking applicants for a Scientist position. The Scientist is a laboratory-based scientific role tasked with solving complex analytical problems at the interface of biology, chemistry, and lab informatics disciplines to enable development of Biologics drug substances and drug products. The successful candidate must function well and be able to collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment. The qualified candidate will be responsible for development, qualification, implementation, troubleshooting and transfer of analytical methods for monoclonal proteins or other complex therapeutic proteins. Applicants must have effective organizational, multi-tasking, oral/written communications skills, show scientific leadership, and a desire to conduct research and publish. Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting is also preferred.

Qualifications

Education

• BA/BS in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, or
• M.S. with a minimum of 0+ year relevant experience (with expected graduation no later than January 2027).

Required Experience And Skills

• Prior experience in a laboratory environment
• Ability to develop and apply basic principles and scientific concepts to execute work in a laboratory setting
• Execute routine experiments and data interpretation with appropriate technical guidance
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot analytical methods
• Understanding of the fundamentals in separations science
• Experience with UPLC/HPLC analysis of biologics (e.g., SEC, RP, IEX) and CE techniques or molecular biology (PCR, DNA extraction) and immunoassay (ELISA, gel electrophoresis) techniques
• Ability to work within overall project timelines to manage prioritization and execution of individual deliverables with appropriate supervision
• Demonstrated experience working within collaborative team environments
• Experience in authoring and reviewing internal technical reports, sections of regulatory filings (e.g., IND, BLA) and external scientific publications

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Past experience working as part of a project team
• Strong knowledge of protein structure and degradation pathways
• Experience in analysis of various Biologic modalities (e.g., mAb, antibody-drug conjugate, fusion protein)
• Background in Analytical Methodologies and sound scientific understanding of Critical Quality Attributes/QbD/DOE principles
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office and other research applications (e.g., RLIMS, ELN, Empower)
• Experience in data analytics, programming, or laboratory automation

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Required Skills

Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Development, Biological Analysis, Biologics, Cell-Based Assays, DNA Extractions, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Immunoassays, Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell Culture, Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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