Senior CCI Scientist for Packaging & Device Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in West Point, PA seeks a Sr. Scientist/Engineer focused on Container Closure Integrity (CCI) analytics for packaging and device programs across late-stage development and global manufacturing.

The role emphasizes developing and validating CCI methods, supporting transfers, and cross-functional collaboration. The candidate will contribute creative problem solving, experimental physical science, and technical leadership on cross-functional teams, aligning with strategic

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or associated scientific discipline, such as physical chemistry.
• 5+ years or PhD in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries or PhD.
• Familiarity with CCI testing in industrial or academic context.

Responsibilities

• Characterization of new package or device components to inform selection or optimization.
• CCI method development & validation.
• Method transfers/lifecycle support.
• In-depth technical support to resolve packaging and device CCI analytical and manufacturing investigations.
• Growing CCI analytical technologies/capabilities within the CPDA.

Skills

Analytical Method Development

Analytical Thinking

Biomedical Engineering

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Combination Products

Container Closure Integrity Testing

Materials Science

Medical Devices

Method Development

Package Testing

Pharmaceutical Industry

Education

BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or associated scientific discipline

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in West Point, PA seeks a Sr. Scientist/Engineer focused on Container Closure Integrity (CCI) analytics for packaging and device programs across late-stage development and global manufacturing.

The role emphasizes developing and validating CCI methods, supporting transfers, and cross-functional collaboration. The candidate will contribute creative problem solving, experimental physical science, and technical leadership on cross-functional teams, aligning with strategic