Scientist, Analytical R&D (Onsite)

MSD • Rahway, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Small Molecule Analytical Research and Development group has an opening for a Scientist based in Rahway, NJ. Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, experiences, exceptional science and a resounding passion for improving human health through innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. In your role as Scientist, you will be part of a team of Analytical Chemists working on cross-functional scientific teams to enable novel small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide drug development through laboratory-based analytical characterization and statistical data analysis.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience for applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree, or 0 years of relevant industry experience for applicants with a Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong collaboration skills, are required.
• Candidates will also be required to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions.
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Analytical Characterization
• Analytical Development
• Analytical Method Development
• Biopharmaceutics
• Cell-Based Assays
• Communication
• Data Science
• Drug Development
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Immunoassays
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Laboratory Techniques
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Manufacturing Processes
• Mass Spectrometry (MS)
• Oral Communications
• Pharmaceutical Development
• Pharmaceutical Formulations
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Pharmacology
• Process Manufacturing

Nice To Haves

• Though not required, the ideal applicant would have hands-on experience in advanced chromatographic separation science, dissolution, spectroscopy analysis, and other analytical laboratory and data analysis techniques.
• In addition, experience with data science, and mass spectrometry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of scientific studies to support development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using both traditional and advanced analytical tools.
• Develop and implement analytical methods utilized during drug development as well as for the release and shelf-life assessment of clinical materials.
• Troubleshoot challenges associated with drug development through active collaboration with cross-functional project teams
• Document the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner.
• Author internal memos, data summaries, and technical reports, and IND/ IMPD submissions to regulatory authorities.
• Strong collaboration with fellow Analytical Research & Development colleagues as well as cross-functional partners.
• Engage the external scientific community through membership in professional organizations, attendance at external conferences, and authorship of external publications.

Benefits

• 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: Entry Level