Assoc Prin. Scientist, Analytical R&D

MSD • Rahway, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Materials & Biophysical Characterization (MBC) group within Analytical Research & Development is seeking a highly motivated and technically focused individual interested in positively impacting our Company's pipeline from discovery through development and commercial launch. This position is for a Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist to be a key member of a team responsible for the physicochemical characterization of pharmaceutical materials including small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), chemical intermediates, peptides, novel excipients, drug-product intermediates, and drug products. The candidate will utilize their expertise in physical organic chemistry or materials science as a member of cross-functional teams to tackle scientific challenges related to crystallization, polymorph and salt-selection, drug-excipient compatibility, characterization of amorphous solid dispersions, and physical stability API and drug products. Additional expectations include building a strong network internally and across the external academic and regulatory community. Furthermore, the selected candidate will advance a culture of scientific excellence, a compliance mindset, and collaboration with partners and stakeholders across our Company's network such as Discovery Chemistry, Process & Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Formulations Sciences.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline, with a minimum of eight (8) years relevant industrial experience (non-academic). OR PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with 4 years relevant industrial experience (non-academic).
• Expertise in materials science or physical chemistry with experience in materials characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, electron microscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, particle size analysis or powder property characterization.
• Strong academic record including publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings
• Self-motivated, creative and energetic scientist willing to continually learn and solve complex problems.
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Analytical Chemistry
• Analytical Method Development
• Assay Development
• Biological Assay Development
• Cell-Based Assays
• Chemical Analysis
• Chemical Biology
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Physics
• Chromatographic Techniques
• Communication
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Crystallizations
• External Collaboration
• High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS)
• Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)
• Mass Spectrometry Analysis
• Materials Engineering
• Materials Science
• Optimistic Attitude
• Oral Communications
• Organic Chemistry

Nice To Haves

• Experience with at least one of the following:
• Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) polymorph screening and crystallization.
• Amorphous solid dispersion characterization
• Modified release dosage forms
• Rheological characterization of complex fluids or suspensions
• Late-stage product development and regulatory documentation / filing.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.
• Available benefits include 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.
• More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level