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Merck · 1 hour ago

Scientist, Analytical R&D

Rahway, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$87K/yr - $137K/yr

3+ years exp

Merck is a global healthcare company dedicated to improving human health through innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools. The Scientist will be part of a team working on small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide drug development, focusing on analytical characterization and statistical data analysis.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support execution of scientific studies to support development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using both traditional and advanced analytical tools

Develop and implement analytical methods utilized during drug development as well as for the release and shelf-life assessment of clinical materials

Troubleshoot challenges associated with drug development through active collaboration with cross-functional project teams

Document the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner

Author internal memos, data summaries, and technical reports, and IND/ IMPD submissions to regulatory authorities

Strong collaboration with fellow Analytical Research & Development colleagues as well as cross-functional partners

Engage the external scientific community through membership in professional organizations, attendance at external conferences, and authorship of external publications

Qualification

Analytical CharacterizationAnalytical Method DevelopmentDrug DevelopmentMass Spectrometry (MS)Data ScienceManufacturing Practices (GMP)Laboratory TechniquesPharmaceutical DevelopmentCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience for applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree, or

A Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields

Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong collaboration skills, are required

Candidates will also be required to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions

Develop and implement analytical methods utilized during drug development as well as for the release and shelf-life assessment of clinical materials

Troubleshoot challenges associated with drug development through active collaboration with cross-functional project teams

Document the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner

Author internal memos, data summaries, and technical reports, and IND/ IMPD submissions to regulatory authorities

Strong collaboration with fellow Analytical Research & Development colleagues as well as cross-functional partners

Engage the external scientific community through membership in professional organizations, attendance at external conferences, and authorship of external publications

Preferred

Though not required, the ideal applicant would have hands-on experience in advanced chromatographic separation science, dissolution, spectroscopy analysis, and other analytical laboratory and data analysis techniques

In addition, experience with data science, and mass spectrometry is advantageous