Senior Scientist, Analytical Development & Tech Transfer

MSD; Rahway, West Point (NJ, PA); On-site; GBP 87,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Analytical Commercialization Technology group to advance analytical development of late-stage drug products.

The role emphasizes problem solving with advanced analytical tools, data analysis, method development, and cGMP investigations supporting regulatory submissions. You will work in a cross-functional team to characterize drug products and manufacturing processes, perform stability studies, support process scale-up and

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related discipline with no experience required OR MS in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with at least five (5) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in chemistry and common analytical techniques
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated creativity and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions

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 and analytical investigations in a cGMP environment
• Characterize drug products and manufacturing processes
• Perform drug product stability studies
• Develop specifications and support manufacturing process scale-up and validation
• Prepare Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) documents for global regulatory submissions
• Facilitate technology transfer for commercial manufacture
• Collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team environment

Skills

Analytical Method Development

Chemical Proteomics

Chemical Synthesis

Chemometrics

Chromatography

Data-Driven Decision Making

Mass Spectrometry Proteomics

Method Validation

Process Analytical Technology

Protein Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Synthetic Biology

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related discipline

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 to join the Analytical Commercialization Technology group to advance analytical development of late-stage drug products.

The role emphasizes problem solving with advanced analytical tools, data analysis, method development, and cGMP investigations supporting regulatory submissions. You will work in a cross-functional team to characterize drug products and manufacturing processes, perform stability studies, support process scale-up and