Senior Scientist - Biophysical Characterization & Formulation

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

Job summary

Merck (MSD) seeks a Senior Scientist in Rahway, NJ to advance biophysical and particle characterization tools within the biotherapeutics CMC development team. You will collaborate with process, formulation and device groups, develop analytical methods, and contribute to regulatory documentation.

The role emphasizes independent research, data presentation, and project management, with opportunities to publish and engage with external scientific societies.

Qualifications

• Experience in analysis of biologics, protein/peptide stability, protein-protein interactions.
• Hands-on biophysical characterization of proteins/peptides (CD, IR, DSC, AUC, DLS).
• Understanding of protein aggregation mechanisms and links between analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Authoring technical reports and regulatory documents.
• Presenting technical data and project management responsibilities.
• Independent research, publication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Biophysical characterization

Protein stability

Analytical methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Oral and written communication

Education

PhD in Biophysics/Biochemistry/Chemistry/related

MS in Biophysics/Biochemistry/Chemistry/related

Job description

Merck (MSD) seeks a Senior Scientist in Rahway, NJ to advance biophysical and particle characterization tools within the biotherapeutics CMC development team. You will collaborate with process, formulation and device groups, develop analytical methods, and contribute to regulatory documentation.

The role emphasizes independent research, data presentation, and project management, with opportunities to publish and engage with external scientific societies.