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Merck & Co, Inc
Senior Scientist, Large Molecule Analytical Research & Development
Job Description
Attention NJ Applicants: In April 2020, our Company announced plans to consolidate our New Jersey campuses into a single New Jersey headquarters location in Rahway, NJ by 2023. Therefore, the NJ work location for this role will be temporarily based and the exact timing of the departmental move to Rahway, NJ will be communicated at a future date.
Both the Vaccines and Biologics Analytical Research and Development teams have an opening for a Senior Scientist based in either West Point, PA (Vaccines) or Kenilworth, NJ (Biologics). Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences, exceptional science, and a resounding passion for improving human health through innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
In your role as Senior Scientist on either the Vaccines or Biologics team, you will be part of a laboratory-based team developing innovative analytical methodologies for early to late phase programs through analytical characterization and data analysis. You would also contribute towards regulatory submissions to enable clinical trials. Your main responsibilities include:
Driving solutions to analytical development challenges across large molecule modalities including but not limited to peptides, proteins, oligonucleotides, vaccines and bioconjugates using conventional and novel technologies
Designing scientific studies to inform the selection and deep understanding of drug substance and drug product compositions and manufacturing processes.
Implementing analytical methods for laboratory development, as well as release and shelf-life assessment of clinical supplies under good manufacturing practice (GMP) conditions.
Providing leadership not only on drug development pipeline projects, but also innovative technology teams shaping analytical methods and tools of the future.
Authoring regulatory submission documents across the project development lifecycle, as well as responding to agency questions.
Documenting work in a detailed and timely manner.
Collaborating effectively with internal and external partners in a cross-functional environment.
Presenting results of experiments and innovation efforts to project teams and at various cross-functional forums.
Engaging in the external scientific community, e.g., through participation in professional organizations, conferences, and publications.
Education Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must hold one of:
PhD Degree plus at least 0-2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience OR will be graduating with a PhD in early 2023.
Master’s Degree plus at least 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields, plus at least 7 years of industry experience.
Required Experience and Skills
A proven record of strong technical problem solving and innovative research experience, supported by scientific publications, patents, or other professional/scientific achievements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong scientific leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Though not required, experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
Chromatography (e.g., RP HPLC, SEC, IEX) method development, analysis, and troubleshooting.
Other advanced analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry and computer programming languages (Python and R)
Experience in development and characterization of large molecules such as proteins, mRNA, and/or antibody drug conjugates
Data science and strong understanding of Design of Experiment (DoE) Principles and statistical analysis.
#AR&D
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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For positions located in the United States and Puerto Rico – Subject to applicable law, all new hires (including internal transfers) must demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement. New hires (including internal transfers) to a position that, as determined by the Company, requires routine collaboration with external stakeholders (such as roles in health services or customer-facing commercial or research-based roles) (“Customer-Facing Role”) who are not vaccinated must qualify for a medical or religious exemption and be in a position that the Company determines can accommodate unvaccinated employees without causing an undue burden to business operations. If, following dialog with the candidate as appropriate, it is determined that the candidate either a) does not qualify for a religious or medical exemption or, b) for candidates applying for Customer-Facing roles, it is determined that allowing the candidate to work without vaccination would cause an undue burden to the Company, the candidate will be ineligible for hire or transfer, or any offer of employment or transfer (if applicable) will be revoked. Please note that notwithstanding the approval of any reasonable accommodation, the Company reserves the right to monitor, modify, or revoke any such accommodation if it is determined, following dialog with the employee, that the accommodation is no longer effective or results in an undue burden to the Company.
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5Requisition ID:R203067