Senior Biologics Process Analytics Scientist

MSD Malaysia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, USA, seeks a Senior Scientist, Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization Process Analytics to lead analytical strategies across late-stage programs.

You will guide method development, transfer, and lifecycle activities, working with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory readiness and scientific rigor. The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on experience with analytical chromatography and QC testing (HPLC/UPLC, capillary electrophoresis), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD with specified experience in chemical/biological engineering or analytical chemistry.
• Strong analytical background and ability to guide technical teams.
• Experience supporting process development and commercialization activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership and technical guidance to Process Analytics teams.
• Lead method development, transfer, and lifecycle activities across programs.
• Collaborate with drug substance/product teams to ensure integrated support.
• Author technical protocols, reports, and regulatory documents.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry

Master's degree in related field

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

Capillary electrophoresis

IEX

SEC

HIC

Empower

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, USA, seeks a Senior Scientist, Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization Process Analytics to lead analytical strategies across late-stage programs.

You will guide method development, transfer, and lifecycle activities, working with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory readiness and scientific rigor. The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on experience with analytical chromatography and QC testing (HPLC/UPLC, capillary electrophoresis), and