Scientist, Analytical Research and Development (Onsite)
MSD
Summary
The Small Molecule Analytical Research and Development group has an opening for a Scientist based in Rahway, NJ. In this role, you will be part of a team of Analytical Chemists working on cross-functional scientific teams to enable novel small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide drug development through laboratory-based analytical characterization and statistical data analysis.
Job description
Job Summary
The Small Molecule Analytical Research and Development group has an opening for a Scientist based in Rahway, NJ. In this role, you will be part of a team of Analytical Chemists working on cross-functional scientific teams to enable novel small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide drug development through laboratory-based analytical characterization and statistical data analysis.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support execution of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) activities such as release and stability testing to support development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using both traditional and advanced analytical tools.
- Document the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner following ALCOA principles.
- Troubleshoot and investigate any challenges associated with the GMP testing through active collaboration with cross-functional project teams and/or Quality stakeholders.
- Validate and implement analytical methods to support release and stability testing of clinical materials.
- Perform data entry, data review, and author analytical reports or data summaries.
- Strong collaboration with fellow Analytical Research & Development colleagues as well as cross-functional partners such as Global Development Quality, Process Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Operations.
- Support compliance audit/inspection activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science with at least 3 years relevant industry experience, or some relevant industry experience for applicants with a MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Sciences.
Required Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are necessary to qualify for this role.
- Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions.
Preferred Skills
- Hands-on experience in GMP operations, advanced chromatographic separation science, dissolution, spectroscopy analysis, and other analytical techniques.
- Experience with Empower, data science, and LCMS are a plus.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science with at least 3 years relevant industry experience, or relevant industry experience with a MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Sciences
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions
- Analytical Chemistry
- Analytical Development
- Analytical Method Development
- Analytical Reports
- Assay
- Cell-Based Assays
- Chemistry
- Chromatography
- Drug Formulations
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Laboratory Techniques
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Product Formulation
- Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate Leave
- Sick Days
- Annual Bonus
- Long-Term Incentive
Company overview
MSD, known as Merck Sharp & Dohme outside the United States and Canada, is a global research-intensive biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891, the company has established itself as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations with a rich history spanning over 130 years. MSD operates as the international division of Merck & Co., Inc., focusing on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products. The company's extensive portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments in oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, diabetes, and vaccines, with notable products such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for cancer immunotherapy, Gardasil for HPV prevention, and Januvia for diabetes management. MSD maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in scientific innovation to address unmet medical needs worldwide. With approximately 75,000 employees globally, the company operates through four main segments: pharmaceuticals, animal health, healthcare services, and strategic alliances. MSD's mission centers on using leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world, guided by the principle that medicine is for people, not profits.