Senior Process Development Engineer - Pharma Scale-Up

Merck

New Jersey

On-site

USD 117,000 - 184,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Merck's Chemical Engineering Research & Development (CERD) in New Jersey seeks engineers for hands-on process development and scale-up from lab to manufacturing. You will conceive, design, and execute advanced experiments, support pilot plant operations, and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to meet API development goals.

This role emphasizes safety, cGMP compliance, and proactive project planning. Travel about 10-15% and potential management of external supplier activities.

Qualifications

Experience performing lab-based research/process development in a chemical engineering-related area.
Experience with process scale-up and/or technology transfer, moving from laboratory to pilot plant or production scale.
Highly effective communication and collaboration skills
Good organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skills

Responsibilities

Conceive, design, plan, and implement advanced experiments for process development and tech development.
Support pilot plant operations and interface with cross-functional colleagues.
Oversee transfer of processes to external suppliers when needed.
Ensure safety, quality compliance (cGMP/GDocP) in all activities.

Skills

Lab-based research

Process development

Scale-up

Communication

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

Tools

Design of Experiments

Process Modeling

PAT

Job description

This role emphasizes safety, cGMP compliance, and proactive project planning. Travel about 10-15% and potential management of external supplier activities.

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