Scientist, Analytical Research and Development (Onsite)

MSD • Rahway, NJ

2d • $87,300 - $137,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Small Molecule Analytical Research and Development group is hiring a Scientist based in Rahway, New Jersey. The role is part of a team of Analytical Chemists working on cross-functional scientific teams to support development of small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide drugs through laboratory-based analytical characterization and statistical data analysis.

The Scientist supports GMP release and stability testing for active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using traditional and advanced analytical tools. The position also involves validating and implementing analytical methods for clinical materials, documenting experiments according to ALCOA principles, investigating testing challenges with project teams and Quality stakeholders, reviewing and entering data, preparing analytical reports or summaries, collaborating with internal partners, and supporting compliance audits and inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience, or a master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another Life Sciences field with some relevant industry experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in GMP operations.
• Experience with advanced chromatographic separation science, dissolution, spectroscopy analysis, and other analytical techniques.
• Experience with Empower, data science, and LCMS.

Responsibilities

• Support GMP release and stability testing for active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using traditional and advanced analytical tools.
• Document experimental execution, procedures, results, and conclusions in a detailed and organized manner following ALCOA principles.
• Troubleshoot and investigate challenges associated with GMP testing in collaboration with cross-functional project teams and Quality stakeholders.
• Validate and implement analytical methods to support release and stability testing of clinical materials.
• Perform data entry and data review, and author analytical reports or data summaries.
• Collaborate with Analytical Research and Development colleagues and cross-functional partners, including Global Development Quality, Process Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Operations.
• Support compliance audit and inspection activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare, and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
• Eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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