Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences (On-site)

NAACPJobFinder; Rahway (NJ); Ibrido; USD 87.000 - 137.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Scientist in Oral Formulation Sciences (On-site) to advance solid oral drug products from early-stage formulations to market-ready designs. You will work in a matrix team crafting suspensions, solutions, capsules, and tablets while ensuring process robustness and regulatory alignment.

The role requires a B.S./M.S. in a related field and at least 2 years of industry experience, with strong data analysis, collaboration, and communication skills.

Competenze

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical/Biomedical/Pharmaceutical sciences or related field with at least 2 years of industry experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical formulation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with GMP and data analysis tools.

Mansioni

• Develops and applies basic principles to formulate solid oral drug products in lab or pilot plant.
• Lead manufacturing operations in non-GMP and GMP environments.
• Execute routine experiments and interpret data independently.
• Collaborate within a matrix team to meet project timelines.

Conoscenze

Biochemistry

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Data Analysis

Drug Formulations

Drug Product Development

Experimentation

GMP Documentation

Manufacturing Technologies

Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical Research

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Process Qualification

Product Formulation

Formazione

B.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with 2+ years industry experience

Strumenti

JMP

Minitab

Matlab

gSOLIDS

Solidworks

ANSYS Polyflow

Descrizione del lavoro

# Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences (On-site)MerckRahway, NJFull-TimeOct 07, 2026Science## Job Description**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 scientist 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 2 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, 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 (gSOLIDS, Solidworks, ANSYS Polyflow, etc..)* 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.We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we \"follow the science\" and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.Our company & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA is known as \"our company\" in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as \"our company\" in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world's biggest investors in Research & Development.What we look for ...In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. EligibleforERP**Required Skills:**Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Drug Formulations, Drug Product Development, Experimentation, GMP Documentation, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Process Qualification, Product Formulation**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**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:$87,300.00 - $137,400.00RegularDomesticYes10%Not Applicable1st - DayNon/a10/21/2026