Senior Scientist, Analytical Development for Drug Commercialization

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Senior Scientist in the Analytical Commercialization Technology group to develop and validate analytical methods, analyze data, and support drug product development and regulatory submissions in a cGMP environment.

The ideal candidate will collaborate across disciplines, apply advanced analytical tools such as UHPLC/HPLC, GC, UV/IR, and dissolution testing, and contribute to tech transfer and process characterization.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related discipline with no experience required OR MS in Analytical Chemistry with 5+ years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in chemistry and analytical techniques.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced analytical tools for problem-solving and data analysis.
• Develop and validate robust analytical methods for drug products.
• Conduct drug product testing and analytical investigations in a cGMP environment.
• Characterize drug products and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare CMC documents for global regulatory submissions.
• Support technology transfer for commercial manufacture.

Skills

Analytical Method Development

Mass Spectrometry Based Proteomics

Data-Driven Decision Making

Chemometrics

Chromatography

Process Analytical Technology (PAT)

Protein Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Synthesis

Analytical Knowledge

Dissolution Testing

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related discipline

MS in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with 5+ years experience

Tools

UHPLC/HPLC

Gas Chromatography

UV Spectroscopy

IR Spectroscopy

Karl Fischer Titration

Dissolution Testing

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Senior Scientist in the Analytical Commercialization Technology group to develop and validate analytical methods, analyze data, and support drug product development and regulatory submissions in a cGMP environment.

The ideal candidate will collaborate across disciplines, apply advanced analytical tools such as UHPLC/HPLC, GC, UV/IR, and dissolution testing, and contribute to tech transfer and process characterization.