Senior Biologics Process Scientist — Innovate & Scale-Up

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ, is seeking Research Scientists for Biologics Process Research & Development. The role focuses on developing next-generation biologic manufacturing processes, collaborating with discovery, pre-clinical, early development, analytical, formulation, and manufacturing groups to advance the pipeline from lab-scale to production.

Strong emphasis on data-driven design, process optimization, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: B.S. with 4 years, or M.S. with 3 years or PhD with 0+ years in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related fields.
• Experience: design and execute hands-on lab and/or in silico experiments; proficiency with statistical design and analysis tools; strong communication and cross-functional collaboration; critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing is required, with knowledge in upstream or downstream operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologic manufacturing processes.
• Design and conduct lab and pilot-scale studies to support scale-up and transfer of processes.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of scientists and engineers to advance the biologics pipeline from early- to late-stage development.
• Train and mentor junior scientists in experimental design, execution, and data interpretation.
• Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment.

Skills

Hands-on experiments

Statistical design

Cross-functional communication

Critical thinking

Bioprocessing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering or related field

MS or PhD in related field

Job description

Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ, is seeking Research Scientists for Biologics Process Research & Development. The role focuses on developing next-generation biologic manufacturing processes, collaborating with discovery, pre-clinical, early development, analytical, formulation, and manufacturing groups to advance the pipeline from lab-scale to production.

Strong emphasis on data-driven design, process optimization, and cross-functional teamwork.