Senior Scientist, High Throughput Process Development - Onsite

Merck•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

2d•$117,000 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Location: West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ Digital is the multiplier that will allow Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS) to deliver better experiments faster, efficient filing and launch, more robust supply chains and higher-confidence decisions across the portfolio. The DSCS Digital Technologies organization is responsible for the invention and application of new data-rich tools to support scientists across process development, drug product development and analytical development within DSCS at our Company. We aspire to embed data-intense technologies into the fabric of DSCS culture. The tools that we develop are as diverse as the team developing them, and in this Senior Scientist role, the chosen candidate will leverage their laboratory robotics and automation skills to enable our development efforts across our Company’s small molecule, biologics, and vaccines portfolio. In this role, we are seeking a motivated Senior Scientist, High Throughput Process Development, located in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ as part of Digital Technologies Lab Automation. The candidate will be tasked with solving complex process research and development challenges in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment using cutting-edge data-rich technologies. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting upstream process development, downstream process development, or drug product development in vaccine and/or biologics through high-throughput experimentation and benchtop lab automation.

Requirements

Relevant working experience in drug substance and/or drug product process development in support of biologics and/or vaccines assets
Experience with the development and implementation of high-throughput, benchtop, and/or custom lab automation technologies to streamline bioprocess development
Experience with common process analytical technologies commonly utilized in bioprocess development
Experience with the development and implementation of data science and data engineering tools to accelerate bioprocess development
Demonstrated entrepreneurship skills aimed at delivering impactful novel technologies to key stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and effective interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver complex solutions under compressed timelines in a dynamic environment
Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions

Nice To Haves

Experience in new technology research, including a demonstrated track record of identifying, developing, and deploying data-rich tools and methodologies
Evidence of cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting
Motivated to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity

Responsibilities

Champion the application of high throughput and data-rich experimentation in upstream and downstream large molecule process development settings
Work collaboratively with large molecule process development teams to understand pain points and translate to high throughput solutions
Work within the Digital Technologies Lab Automation team to produce high throughput solutions, optimize workflows, and potentially build solutions from minimal substrate
Have excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Embrace and model our core values of diversity and inclusion, including fostering a supportive culture where all can thrive
Be able to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team environment
Demonstrate a clear ability to perform impactful scientific innovation in a team-oriented manner that builds trusted partnerships across vast stakeholder networks
Have a demonstrated ability to publish and present research, including an established track record of interaction with the broader academic community

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.

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