Senior Scientist, Chemistry (On-site)

MSD • Rahway, NJ

1d • $117,000 - $184,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Merck is seeking a scientist to join the Catalysis and Flow Lab within the Process Research & Development organization at its Rahway, New Jersey site. The role develops and implements flow chemistry and continuous processing technologies to enable robust, sustainable, and efficient active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing processes. It includes laboratory experimentation in flow chemistry and close collaboration with synthetic and analytical chemists and chemical engineers.

The successful candidate will enable new chemical transformations, influence route design, and contribute to a flow chemistry team that supports API campaigns at laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing scales. Candidates should be interested in becoming subject matter experts in flow chemistry and continuous processing within the Process Chemistry Department. The position calls for innovation, creativity, initiative, strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

The primary location is Rahway, New Jersey. The role is on-site. The employee status is regular, and the posting states eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering, or a bachelor's degree in either field with at least 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Working knowledge of flow chemistry.
• A record of outstanding research in the candidate's field of expertise that can be shared during the interview process.
• Demonstrated fluency in organic chemistry principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High-level leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Required skills listed: Analytical Method Development, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Proteomics, Chemical Synthesis, Chemometrics, Chromatography, Data-Driven Decision Making, Flow Chemistry, Laboratory Automation, Mass Spectrometry Based Proteomics, Organic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), and Protein Chromatography.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with programming and lab automation.
• Experience in electrochemistry or photochemistry.
• A track record of peer-reviewed publications and research presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement novel flow chemistry and continuous processing technologies for robust, sustainable, and efficient API manufacturing processes.
• Conduct laboratory experimentation in flow chemistry.
• Enable new chemical transformations and influence route design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of synthetic and analytical chemists and chemical engineers.
• Support API campaigns at laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing scales as part of the broader flow chemistry team.
• Develop subject matter expertise in flow chemistry and continuous processing.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree