Senior Scientist, Chemistry (On-site)

Merck • 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 focuses on developing and implementing novel flow chemistry and continuous processing technologies to enable robust, sustainable, and efficient active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing processes. It involves laboratory experimentation in flow chemistry and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of synthetic and analytical chemists and chemical engineers.

The successful candidate will enable new chemical transformations, influence route design, and may contribute to API campaigns supported by the broader flow chemistry team 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 role calls for innovation, creativity, initiative, problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication, leadership, and effective teamwork.

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering; alternatively, 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.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• Required skills include 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 API manufacturing.
• 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, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and their families.
• Retirement benefits, including a 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