Merck · 6 hours ago
Sr. Scientist, Analytical R&D
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $184K/yr
0+ years expMerck is a leading pharmaceutical company seeking a highly self-motivated and innovative scientist for their Materials and Biophysical Characterization group. The role involves developing and implementing biophysical characterization assays and collaborating with various teams to ensure product quality and process robustness.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supporting projects in the pipeline by developing and implementing biophysical and particle characterization assays collaborating with process, formulation and device as part of the CMC development team
Using scientific expertise to find creative solutions to challenging problems which require deep analytical insight and critical thinking
Authoring technical reports and regulatory documents
Presenting technical data
Project management
Conducting independent research
Publishing research findings
Presenting at scientific conferences
Engaging with various external scientific societies/organizations
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with 0-4 years' experience
MSc in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with 4-8 years' experience
Fundamental understanding of protein science, protein stability, and protein-protein interactions
Hands-on experience with biophysical and particle characterization techniques for biotherapeutics characterization, excellent analytical skills and the ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets
Self-motivated with an outstanding scientific track-record; Track-record of independent problem-solving applying deep technical and subject matter expertise
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, actively engages in two-way communication to build trusting relationships
Excellent organizational skills to multi-task and manage multiple projects
Ability to drive operational excellence by clarifying and translating priorities into actionable steps, and ensure expectations are met aligned with agreed standards and methodologies
Accountability
Adaptability
Analytical Method Development
Assay Development
Bioanalytical Analysis
Biochemical Assays
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Biophysics
Cell-Based Assays
Chemical Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Technology
Chromatographic Techniques
Communication
GMP Environments
Innovative Thinking
Mass Spectrometry (MS)
Molecular Modeling
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Analysis
Operational Excellence
Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
Project Management
Protein Chemistry
Preferred
Experience with molecular modeling
Experience with cryoEM, BioNMR and/or Mass Spectrometry
Experience with biological formulation development and analytical method development
Experience with various modalities including peptides, mAbs, ADC, fusion protein
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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