Senior Scientist, Analytical Development & Tech Transfer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ (with a site in West Point, PA) seeks a Senior Scientist for the Analytical Commercialization Technology group to advance analytical development of late-stage pharmaceutical products.

The successful candidate will apply advanced analytical characterization to drive drug product development, support tech transfer, and collaborate across functions in a cGMP environment. This role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field (no experience required) or MS with 5+ years pharma development experience.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry and analytical techniques; problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced analytical tools for problem solving.
• Analyze data for technical insights and trending.
• Develop and validate robust analytical methods.
• Conduct drug product testing in a cGMP environment.
• Characterize drug products and manufacturing processes.
• Perform drug product stability studies.
• Prepare CMC documents for global regulatory submissions.
• Facilitate technology transfer for commercial manufacture.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related discipline

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

Tools

UHPLC/HPLC

Gas Chromatography

UV spectroscopy

IR spectroscopy

Karl Fischer titration

Dissolution testing

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ (with a site in West Point, PA) seeks a Senior Scientist for the Analytical Commercialization Technology group to advance analytical development of late-stage pharmaceutical products.

The successful candidate will apply advanced analytical characterization to drive drug product development, support tech transfer, and collaborate across functions in a cGMP environment. This role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for regulatory submissions.