Senior Scientist - Biologics, Analytical Research and Development Job at Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ

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  • Merck & Co.
  • Rahway, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

The Biologics Analytical Research & Development department of our Research & Development Division is seeking applicants for a Senior Scientist position available at its Rahway, New Jersey research facility. The Senior Scientist is a laboratory-based scientific role tasked with solving complex analytical problems at the interface of biology, chemistry, and lab informatics disciplines to enable development of Biologics drug substances and drug products.- The successful candidate must function well and be able to collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment.- The qualified candidate will be responsible for development, qualification, implementation, troubleshooting and transfer of analytical methods for monoclonal proteins or other complex therapeutic proteins.- Applicants must have effective organizational, multi-tasking, oral/written communications skills, show scientific leadership, and a desire to conduct research and publish.- Experience leading small groups of technical personnel and analytical projects will aid in distinguishing candidates.- Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting is also preferred.-

Qualifications
-

Education:
  • Ph.D. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field
  • M.S. with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • B.S. with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Required Experience and Skills:-
  • Strong background and experience in separations science
  • Extensive experience with UPLC/HPLC analysis of biologics (e.g., SEC, RP, IEX) and CE techniques.
  • Experience in process- or impurity-related residual assay development
  • Background in Analytical Methodologies and sound scientific understanding of Critical Quality Attributes/QbD/DOE principles as well as data analysis and statistics for setting specifications
  • Ability to design, execute and development of methods for release, characterization, and stability testing of clinical trial material and in support of product and process development
  • A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work both independently for development of assays and cross-functionally for successful transfer of assays. Plan assay optimization and documentation to meet program deadlines.
  • Authoring and reviewing internal technical reports, sections of regulatory filings (e.g., IND, BLA) and external scientific publications.
  • Strong ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Demonstrated scientific ability through publications and presentations in scientific conferences.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
  • Experience with qualification, validation, and transfer of assays to a GLP or regulated laboratory environment as listed in ICH Q2 and USP .
  • Experience in representing analytical functional area on project teams.-
  • Strong knowledge of protein structure and degradation pathways
  • Mass spectrometry for large molecules
  • Molecular biology (PCR, DNA extraction) and immunoassay (ELISA, gel electrophoresis) techniques
  • Experience in analysis of various Biologic modalities (e.g., mAb, antibody-drug conjugate, fusion protein)
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. - For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:
$111,400.00 - $175,300.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here .

San Francisco Residents Only: -We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: -We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully-
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. -No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.-

Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
NA

Job Posting End Date:
12/9/2024
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R323644

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Remote job, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, Shift work, 3 days per week,

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