Senior Chemical Engineer – API Process Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Chemical Engineer for hands-on process development and scale-up from lab to commercial scale. You will conduct independent research to achieve goals in API production, while adhering to cGMP, GDocP, and risk assessments.

The role may involve external suppliers and cross-functional collaboration. The position requires strong communication, organization, and teamwork, with travel around 10% and potential for growth in technology development and

Qualifications

• BS and/or MS in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering (or comparable) from an accredited college/university plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience in process development, OR
• PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering (or comparable) from an accredited college/university.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, design, plan, and implement advanced experiments aimed at achieving research goals related to process development, technology development, and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API).
• Possibly manage process development and/or manufacturing activities at external suppliers.
• Follow cGMPs and participate in risk assessments, deviation investigations, and Good Documentation Practices (GDocP).
• Communicate regularly with cross-functional colleagues/customers and support pilot plant operations.

Skills

Lab-based research

Process scale-up

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

Tools

PAT

Design of Experiments

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Chemical Engineer for hands-on process development and scale-up from lab to commercial scale. You will conduct independent research to achieve goals in API production, while adhering to cGMP, GDocP, and risk assessments.

The role may involve external suppliers and cross-functional collaboration. The position requires strong communication, organization, and teamwork, with travel around 10% and potential for growth in technology development and