Senior Scientist, High Throughput Process Development - Onsite

Job Description

Location:  West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ

Digital is the multiplier that will allow Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS) to deliver better experiments faster, efficient filing and launch, more robust supply chains and higher-confidence decisions across the portfolio.

The DSCS Digital Technologies organization is responsible for the invention and application of new data-rich tools to support scientists across process development, drug product development and analytical development within DSCS at our Company. We aspire to embed data-intense technologies into the fabric of DSCS culture. The tools that we develop are as diverse as the team developing them, and in this Senior Scientist role, the chosen candidate will leverage their laboratory robotics and automation skills to enable our development efforts across our Company’s small molecule, biologics, and vaccines portfolio.

In this role, we are seeking a motivated Senior Scientist, High Throughput Process Development, located in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ as part of Digital Technologies Lab Automation.  The candidate will be tasked with solving complex process research and development challenges in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment using cutting-edge data-rich technologies. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting upstream process development, downstream process development, or drug product development in vaccine and/or biologics through high-throughput experimentation and benchtop lab automation. 

Responsibilities:

• Champion the application of high throughput and data-rich experimentation in upstream and downstream large molecule process development settings

• Work collaboratively with large molecule process development teams to understand pain points and translate to high throughput solutions

• Work within the Digital Technologies Lab Automation team to produce high throughput solutions, optimize workflows, and potentially build solutions from minimal substrate

• Have excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

• Embrace and model our core values of diversity and inclusion, including fostering a supportive culture where all can thrive

• Be able to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team environment

• Demonstrate a clear ability to perform impactful scientific innovation in a team-oriented manner that builds trusted partnerships across vast stakeholder networks

• Have a demonstrated ability to publish and present research, including an established track record of interaction with the broader academic community

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field

• M.S. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field with at least 2 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience

• B.S. in in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field with at least 4 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience

Required Experience and Skills:

• Relevant working experience in drug substance and/or drug product process development in support of biologics and/or vaccines assets

• Experience with the development and implementation of high-throughput, benchtop, and/or custom lab automation technologies to streamline bioprocess development

• Experience with common process analytical technologies commonly utilized in bioprocess development

• Experience with the development and implementation of data science and data engineering tools to accelerate bioprocess development

• Demonstrated entrepreneurship skills aimed at delivering impactful novel technologies to key stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and effective interpersonal skills

• Ability to deliver complex solutions under compressed timelines in a dynamic environment

• Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in new technology research, including a demonstrated track record of identifying, developing, and deploying data-rich tools and methodologies

• Evidence of cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting

• Motivated to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity

Required Skills:

Biopharmaceuticals, Bioprocess Engineering, Chemistry, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE), High-Throughput Screening, Innovative Thinking, Interpersonal Relationships, Pharmaceutical Biology, Process Optimization, Process Research, Protein Purifications, Stakeholder Communications

Preferred Skills:

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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 salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

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.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Job Posting End Date:

04/29/2026

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