Scientist, Analytical R&D

Job Description

Scientist, Biologics – Large Molecule Analytical

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust scientific methodology, we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

The Biologics Analytical Research & Development department of our Research & Development Division is seeking applicants for a Scientist position in Rahway, New Jersey. The 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.   Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting is also preferred. 

Qualifications

Education:

• BA/BS in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, or M.S. with a minimum of 0+ year relevant experience.

Required Experience and Skills: 

• Prior experience in a laboratory environment

• Ability to develop and apply basic principles and scientific concepts to execute work in a laboratory setting

• Execute routine experiments and data interpretation with appropriate technical guidance

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot analytical methods

• Understanding of the fundamentals in separations science

• Experience with UPLC/HPLC analysis of biologics (e.g., SEC, RP, IEX) and CE techniques or molecular biology (PCR, DNA extraction) and immunoassay (ELISA, gel electrophoresis) techniques

• Ability to work within overall project timelines to manage prioritization and execution of individual deliverables with appropriate supervision

• Demonstrated experience working within collaborative team environments

• Experience in authoring and reviewing internal technical reports, sections of regulatory filings (e.g., IND, BLA) and external scientific publications

 Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Past experience working as part of a project team  

• Strong knowledge of protein structure and degradation pathways. Experience in analysis of various Biologic modalities (e.g., mAb, antibody-drug conjugate, fusion protein)

• Background in Analytical Methodologies and sound scientific understanding of Critical Quality Attributes/QbD/DOE principles

• Prior experience with Microsoft Office and other research applications (e.g., RLIMS, ELN, Empower)

• Experience in data analytics, programming, or laboratory automation

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Development, Analytical Method Development, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Cell-Based Assays, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Immunoassays, Immunoprecipitation, Interpersonal Relationships, Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell Culture, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Pharmaceutical Management, Prioritization, Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), Self Motivation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Technical Writing {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

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.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Job Posting End Date:

07/1/2026

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