Senior Scientist, Engineering- Analytical Container Closure Integrity (CCI)

MSD; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Annual bonus/long-term incentive

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Sr. Scientist/Engineer to focus on container closure integrity (CCI) analytical contributions for packaging and medical device products.

You will work as an individual contributor on late-stage development and manufacturing support at our West Point, PA site. The role requires a BS/MS/PhD in relevant engineering fields with 5+ years in pharma/biotech/medical devices and familiarity with CCI testing, USP , and ISO-13485.

Qualifications

• Education: BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience: BS/MS with minimum of 5 years or PhD in pharma/biotech/medical device industries; familiarity with CCI testing.
• Preferred: knowledge of USP <1207>, ISO-13485 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop and validate CCI analytical methods.
• Provide in-depth technical support for packaging and medical device CCI investigations.
• Contribute to method transfers and lifecycle support.

Skills

Analytical Method Development

Analytical Thinking

Biomedical Engineering

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Combination Products

Container Closure Integrity Testing

Materials Science

Medical Devices

Method Development

Package Testing

Pharmaceutical Industry

Education

BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Center for Packaging & Device Analytics (CPDA), within our Manufacturing Division, is responsible for physical, analytical & material science to support production and commercialization of product packaging and drug-delivery medical device/combination-products (MDCPs), such as auto-injectors and pre-filled syringes. We are an interdisciplinary engineering science Center of Excellence that supports the entire global-human-health portfolio and closely partner with various Packaging or Device Technology engineering groups, packaging sites, and partner analytical groups. The CPDA is located at our Company’s large research and manufacturing West Point, PA location, where our packaging & device laboratories are established. Container closure integrity (CCI) is a critical quality & performance attribute across sterile packaging and components—such as vials, pouches, syringes, cartridges or bulk containers. The CPDA is seeking a Sr. Scientist/Engineer who, as an individual contributor, would enjoy focusing on CCI analytical and technical contributions to our packaging and medical device‑combination product programs in both late-stage development and supporting global manufacturing.

Projects are diverse and typically include some of the following:

• (1) characterization of new package or device components to inform selection or optimization;
• (2) CCI method development & validation;
• (3) method transfers/lifecycle support;
• (4) in-depth technical support to resolve packaging and device CCI analytical and manufacturing investigations;
• (5) growing CCI analytical technologies/ capabilities within the CPDA.

To excel in the role, one must be creative and skillful in problem solving and applied experimental physical science, be a highly effective communicator (written and verbal) & collaborator on cross functional teams, and, have interest in both long‑term strategic technology advancement and personal growth.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

Education Requirement (minimum): BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or associated scientific discipline, such as physical chemistry.

Required Experience: BS/MS with minimum of 5 years or relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries or PhD. Familiarity and some experience with CCI testing in either an industrial or academic context.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Advanced proficiency and understanding of all common CCI technologies, such as dye ingress, high voltage leak detection, vacuum and pressure decay, laser headspace, and tracer gas analysis.
• Hands‑on CCI test method development, validation, and troubleshooting for packaging and/or medical device products.
• Understanding/familiarity with USP <1207>, ISO-13485, and relevant industry standards.

Required Skills: Analytical Method Development, Analytical Thinking, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Combination Products, Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT), Materials Science, Medical Devices, Method Development, Package Testing, Pharmaceutical Industry

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Compassionate and sick days
• Annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable

Location and Compensation

• Primary location: USA - Pennsylvania - West Point
• Salary range: $117,000.00 - $184,200.00

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic

VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

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