Sr. Scientist, Engineering

MSD

Rahway (NJ)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 184,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Retirement benefits (401(k))

Paid holidays

Vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

MSD in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Chemical Engineer for hands-on process development and scale-up from lab to manufacturing scales. You will design experiments, ensure cGMP/GDocP compliance, and communicate across teams while traveling about 10–15% to support external suppliers and pilot plants.

Eligible candidates hold a BS/MS or PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience; strong writing, organizational and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

For BS/MS candidates, at least 5 years of relevant work experience post‑graduation.
Experience performing lab‑based research/process development in a chemical engineering‑related area.
Experience with process scale‑up and/or technology transfer, moving from laboratory to pilot plant or production scale.
Highly effective communication and collaboration skills.
Good organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Conceive, design, plan, and implement advanced experiments for process development, technology development, and production of APIs.
Discuss technical problems, support pilot plant operations, and interface with cross‑functional colleagues/customers.
Possibly manage process development and/or manufacturing activities at external suppliers.
Maintain safety and quality compliance (cGMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDocP).
Travel approximately 10%–15%.

Skills

Lab-based research

Process scale-up

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Education

BS/MS in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

Job description

Position Description

The Chemical Engineering Research & Development department (CERD), part of the Process Research and Development organization, is seeking highly motivated individuals who are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced job that provides a high degree of technical responsibility. This position involves hands‑on process development/scale‑up work performed at scales spanning the range from laboratory scale to commercial manufacturing scale. Under scientific and administrative direction, an engineer in this role conducts independent research which involves conceiving, designing, planning, and implementing advanced experiments aimed at achieving research goals related to process development, technology development, and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). The candidate may also have the opportunity to manage process development and/or manufacturing activities at external suppliers. The engineer will be expected to exhibit a mindset of safety and quality compliance, which will include following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and participating in risk assessments, deviation investigations, and Good Documentation Practices (GDocP). A high level of innovation, creativity, and self‑initiative along with the ability to plan and organize activities are expected. Successful candidates will be required to communicate regularly, clearly, and with confidence as they discuss technical problems, support pilot plant operations, and interface with cross‑functional colleagues/customers.

This position requires approximately 10% -15% travel.

Position Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement:

BS and/or MS in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering (or comparable) from an accredited college/university plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience in process development, OR
PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering (or comparable) from an accredited college/university.

Required Experience and Skills

For BS/MS candidates, at least 5 years of relevant work experience post‑graduation, where relevant work experience may include any of the following:
- Experience performing lab‑based research/process development in a chemical engineering‑related area.
- Experience with process scale‑up and/or technology transfer, moving from laboratory to pilot plant or production scale.
- Highly effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Good organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Direct experience with pharmaceutical drug substance processing.
Familiarity with concepts and application of cGMP and GDocP during pharmaceutical development and production.
Experience applying statistical experimental design (i.e. Design of Experiments) and/or process modeling.
Experience with organic chemical synthesis and wet chemistry including running experiments, and generating and analyzing data.
Familiarity with Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) and/or data‑rich experimentation.
Background with chemical engineering‑related technology development.

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Salary Range

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.

Bonuses

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

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