Senior Scientist, Oral Formulation Development & Scale-Up

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a scientist to support formulation development of new chemical entities from first-in-human formulations through final market formulation and manufacturing process robustness.

The role emphasizes collaboration, DOE design, evaluation of new technologies, and development of processes for clinical supplies, with opportunities for patents and publications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or expected by March 2027) in a relevant engineering/science field or MS/BS with 5+ years of industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Propose innovative approaches for product development, design experiments, execute plans, and interpret data.
• Coordinate development with process chemistry, preformulation, analytical, and characterization groups.
• Outsource formulation development or clinical manufacturing to CDMOs when needed.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations documenting results and progress.
• Contribute to patents, publications, and professional activities to advance science and technology.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Data Analysis

Design of Experiments

Innovative Thinking

Manufacturing Processes

Materials Science

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Preformulation

Process Development

Process Optimization

Product Development

Product Formulation

Technology Development

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a scientist to support formulation development of new chemical entities from first-in-human formulations through final market formulation and manufacturing process robustness.

The role emphasizes collaboration, DOE design, evaluation of new technologies, and development of processes for clinical supplies, with opportunities for patents and publications.