Sr. Scientist, Chemistry

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); In loco; USD 117.000 - 184.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical

Dental

Vision healthcare

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Descrizione del lavoro

MSD in Rahway, NJ seeks highly motivated chemists to design and develop scalable manufacturing routes for clinical supply and multi-modality drug substances. You will drive process demonstrations and tech transfers, collaborating across teams to optimize reaction conditions and ensure reproducibility.

PhD in Organic Chemistry by 2027 and strong communication skills are required to contribute to publications, presentations, and innovative solutions in a fast-paced research environment.

Competenze

• PhD in Organic Chemistry by June 2027 with expertise in methodology/catalysis, total synthesis or flow chemistry.
• Demonstrated outstanding research record and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

Mansioni

• Act as an expert in the laboratory, executing program and chemistry strategy.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex chemistry problems across multiple projects and modalities.
• Design and develop efficient processes for clinical campaigns with scalable, reproducible routes.

Conoscenze

Chemical Reactions

Organic Chemistry

Process Chemistry

Data Analysis

Laboratory Techniques

Synthetic Chemistry

Process Development

Reaction Mechanisms

Scientific Writing

Team Collaboration

Formazione

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Strumenti

Flow Chemistry

Metal-Catalysis

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description The Process Chemistry organization located at our Rahway, NJ site is seeking highly motivated and exceptional chemists who are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that provides a high degree of technical responsibility. A successful candidate will be joining a vibrant group of innovative scientists with broad deliverables ranging from the design of clinical supply routes for drug candidates to driving innovative solutions to complex chemistry problems in the discovery phase. As a process team member, this role will focus on the design and development of efficient, scalable manufacturing routes and clinical supply processes for multi‑modality drug substances — including small molecules, macrocyclic peptides, and bioconjugates — supporting preclinical through clinical deliveries in our internal facilities and enabling successful tech transfer.

Responsibilities include researching and evaluating chemical routes, optimizing reaction conditions, ensuring reproducibility at scale, and conducting process demonstrations and tech transfers. In addition, the candidate will be expected to stay current with modern synthetic methodologies, drive continuous improvement and innovation within the group, and engage with the external scientific community through publications and presentations. Specific responsibilities will include the following:

• Act as an expert in the laboratory, executing on program and chemistry strategy.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex chemistry problems across a different portfolio of projects and modalities.
• Design and develop efficient processes for clinical campaigns, this involves extensive reaction design and optimization to ensure the scalability and reproducibility of our processes.

Education: PhD in Organic Chemistry achieved by June 2027 Ph.D. in chemistry with experience in methodology/catalysis (including chemocatalysis, biocatalysis, and heterogeneous catalysis), total synthesis, physical organic chemistry, or flow chemistry.

Requirements

• Demonstrated record of outstanding research suitable for discussion during the interview process, with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work comfortably within a team of scientists and engineers with different technical and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with exceptional written and oral communication abilities.
• Proven track record of solving complex problems.
• Highly self‑motivated Possess strong experimental skills Excellent written and oral communication abilities collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary teams Ability to demonstrate adaptability in a fast‑paced, dynamic research environment.

Required Skills

• Chemical Reactions
• Chemistry
• Data Analysis
• Detail‑Oriented
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Laboratory Techniques
• Organic Chemistry
• Organic Synthesis
• Physicochemistry
• Process Chemistry
• Reaction Mechanisms
• Scientific Literacy
• Scientific Presentations
• Scientific Research
• Scientific Writing
• Synthetic Chemistry
• Technical Writing
• Technology Development

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement.

The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• and compassionate and sick days

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: Domestic VISA Sponsorship: Yes Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

Job Posting End Date: 10/12/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.