Small Molecule Process Scientist: Scale-Up & Tech Transfer

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks an Assoc. Scientist, Engineering to advance safe, robust processes through characterization, tech transfer, validation, filing and supply support. You will perform wet chemistry at bench and kilo lab scales and contribute to technology transfer to manufacturing facilities.

The role emphasizes applying QRM, DOE design, and GDP/compliance in a fast-paced, collaborative setting with ~10–20% travel and on-site work at the Rahway site.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering (or related field) by start date.
• Strong understanding of chemistry and chemical engineering fundamentals.
• Willingness to travel 10-20% domestically and internationally.
• Laboratory-based role with on-site presence at Rahway, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Characterize processes and support tech transfer, validation, filing and supply.
• Conduct wet chemistry experimentation at lab and kilo lab scales.
• Apply Quality Risk Management and DOE concepts to process development.
• Support technology transfer to commercial manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Data Analysis

Design of Experiments

Experimental Methods

Experimentation

Good Lab Practices

Pharmaceutical Process Development

Process Design

Process Development

Process Engineering

Process Improvements

Process Scale Up

Process Transfers

Product Transfers

Statistical Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Technology Transfer

Wet Chemistry

Writing Technical Documents

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks an Assoc. Scientist, Engineering to advance safe, robust processes through characterization, tech transfer, validation, filing and supply support. You will perform wet chemistry at bench and kilo lab scales and contribute to technology transfer to manufacturing facilities.

The role emphasizes applying QRM, DOE design, and GDP/compliance in a fast-paced, collaborative setting with ~10–20% travel and on-site work at the Rahway site.