Senior Biologics Conjugation Scientist - Commercialization

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Biologics Conjugation Senior Scientist to lead lab startup and operations for a growing late-stage biologics pipeline. You will establish scalable conjugation models, manage daily lab functions, and drive process development and capital projects to support regulatory filings.

The role requires leadership, strong technical expertise in conjugation chemistry, and a focus on safety, quality, and collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid US setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with six (6) years of relevant industry experience.
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with four (4) years of relevant industry experience.
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with a no minimum relevant knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily lab operations, including scheduling, training, inventory management, tiers and operational metrics to enable efficient experimental execution and continuous improvement.
• Lead capital asset startup, equipment ownership, project planning, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and root cause failure analysis.
• Ensure laboratory activities, systems, and equipment are maintained in compliance with safety, environmental, quality, regulatory, and Process Safety Management requirements.
• Unite diverse teams to achieve program goals as One Team; promote a culture of compliance and safety.

Skills

ADC Conjugation

Conjugation Chemistry

Laboratory Operations

Process Design

Process Development

DOE

GMP Compliance

Regulatory Submissions

Project Management

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Bio Engineering

Master's in Chemical/Bio Engineering

PhD in Chemical/Bio Engineering

Tools

SAP

Procal

Maximo

QlikSense

Spotfire

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Biologics Conjugation Senior Scientist to lead lab startup and operations for a growing late-stage biologics pipeline. You will establish scalable conjugation models, manage daily lab functions, and drive process development and capital projects to support regulatory filings.

The role requires leadership, strong technical expertise in conjugation chemistry, and a focus on safety, quality, and collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid US setting.