Sr. Scientist, Analytical Development

MSD • Rahway, NJ

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About The Position

Join Our Company’s Rahway Animal Health Team Our Company's Global Animal Health Research & Development (R&D) division is a pioneer in the discovery, development and registration of medicines, products, and therapeutics for animals. To strengthen the team responsible for our global initiatives, we are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our R&D team. Purpose of the Role The Senior Scientist - Analytical Development plays a key role in our company' animal health research and development, by supporting the analytical development of high priority drug candidates and execute studies to characterize key physical and chemical properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, and formulated drug products (e.g., tablets, solutions, implants). Key responsibilities include, but not limited to the following Work in a team environment on multiple, concurrent projects and experiments of moderate complexity. Maintain high-quality documentation, independently analyze and interpret data, and prepare technical reports and external publications (as appropriate). Work as part of a team to develop, characterize, and apply new analytical methods, generating data to guide product development and secure successful commercialization of new veterinary medicinal products. Use non-routine approaches to solve challenging technical problems related to purity, stability, packaging, and manufacturing. Techniques often used by persons in these positions include separation techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, TLC), in-vitro dissolution, general/wet chemical methods, physical characterizations (e.g., particle size analysis, SEM and light microscopy), spectroscopy (e.g., UV/Vis and FTIR) and thermal methods (e.g., DSC, TGA). Opportunities are available for candidates with intermediate to advanced levels of experience. The candidate will have demonstrated good laboratory skills and a solid understanding of analytical and physical chemistry. This position requires the ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. With the direction of management, the Senior Scientist participates in project teams and collaborates with key partner groups in the successful and efficient execution of project and department goals. Moreover, this individual will help develop junior staff and embrace cultural change to support and realize the strategic vision of the organization

Requirements

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmacy or other scientific discipline
• Minimum 3 years previous pharmaceutical experience with a master's degree, or a PhD in relevant scientific studies
• Strong technical skills and a demonstrated track record of successfully contributing to the development of pharmaceutical raw materials/actives and/or drug products for animal or human health.
• Experience should include high proficiency in analytical laboratory techniques.
• Ability to work under the general direction of a laboratory supervisor is required.
• Demonstrated good laboratory skills and a solid understanding of analytical and physical chemistry.
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Personal drive for results and a demonstrated history of achievement in pharmaceutical research & development.
• Experience authoring technical documents.
• Ability to multitask is important in this role.
• Attention to detail, customer focus, and continuous improvement are also important to this role.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment on multiple, concurrent projects and experiments of moderate complexity.
• Maintain high-quality documentation, independently analyze and interpret data, and prepare technical reports and external publications (as appropriate).
• Work as part of a team to develop, characterize, and apply new analytical methods, generating data to guide product development and secure successful commercialization of new veterinary medicinal products.
• Use non-routine approaches to solve challenging technical problems related to purity, stability, packaging, and manufacturing.
• Participates in project teams and collaborates with key partner groups in the successful and efficient execution of project and department goals.
• Help develop junior staff and embrace cultural change to support and realize the strategic vision of the organization.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days
• annual bonus
• long-term incentive

What This Job Offers

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