Merck & Co, Inc

Associate Scientist Engineering - Biologics Process Development and Commercialization

Merck & Co, Inc • $71K — $113K *
West Point, PA 19486In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
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Qualifications

  • B.S in Analytical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience with HPLC/UPLC/capillary electrophoresis and data analysis of therapeutic proteins.
  • Proficiency in Empower software for lab data management.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience managing a small team of analysts.
  • Capability to adapt to changing needs and maintain high-quality documentation compliant with ALCOA principles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily scoping and prioritization for testing of analytical samples with a non-Company team.
  • Oversee lab operations, including scheduling, training, and inventory management for efficient execution.
  • Resolve equipment issues and partner with vendors to enhance lab capabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in laboratory activities.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve program goals and champion a culture of diversity and inclusion.
  • Maintain high-quality documentation practices and author or review technical documents.
  • Adapt to deliver complex objectives under tight deadlines.

Benefits

  • Recognition of team achievements and fostering a culture of appreciation.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Associate Scientist, Process Analytics Lab Lead, Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization

Join Our Team as a Biologics Process Analytics Associate Scientist!

We are seeking a strategic and technical scientist with expertise in process analytics development & commercialization space to support our ever growing and dynamic late-stage biologics pipeline within the expansive Biologics S&T portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Lead the day-to-day scoping and prioritization for testing of non-GMP analytical samples, for a team of non-Company employees. Appropriately communicate and delegate to team members to ensure program deliverables are met and resource allocations are managed appropriately
  • Lab Operations Leadership: Working closely with lead of non-Company employees, the lab lead will oversee daily lab operations, lab tier, lab preparation, scheduling, training, inventory management, and operational metrics to enable efficient experimental execution and continuous improvement. Lead establishment of new assays and new molecules for the team.
  • Reliability and Capability Improvement: Resolve equipment and system issues, reduce downtime and excessive maintenance or energy use, and partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to enable capability enhancements.
  • Compliance, Safety, and Process Safety Leadership: Ensure laboratory activities, systems, and equipment are maintained in compliance with safety, environmental, quality, regulatory, and Process Safety Management requirements.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Unite diverse teams to achieve program goals as One Team. Collaborate with counterpart in NJ to ensure alignment across teams. Champion compliance and safety; promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Experience and aptitude to work, and collaborate in internal and external cross-functional, matrixed teams.
  • Documentation: Maintain high-quality documentation practices compliant with ALCOA principles. Author and/or review technical documents including development reports, analytical test protocols, laboratory procedures, comparability protocols, etc.
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Project Management: Adaptability and agility to prioritize and deliver complex objectives, often on tight timelines, in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Recognition: Celebrate team achievements and foster a culture of appreciation.


Education Guideline:

  • B.S in Analytical Sciences/ Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Biochemistry or related field


Preferred Skills:
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  • Experience with HPLC/UPLC/capillary electrophoresis executions and data analysis of therapeutic proteins using various techniques such as IEX, SEC, HIC.
  • Experience with Empower software.
  • Leadership skills and ability to manage the daily tasks of a small team of analysts.
  • Ability to perform benchtop laboratory operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, optimize, and troubleshoot analytical assays.
  • Outstanding communication (oral and written), organization and time management skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Motivation to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity.
  • Experience in using Power BI, Spotfire, or other data analytical software.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivator, positive attitude, and proactive problem solver.
  • Ability to foster a collaborative working environment.
  • Adaptability and capability to respond to changing needs.
  • Strong attention to detail and quick learner.
  • Demonstrate ability and/or aptitude in data processing and advanced data analysis.
  • Some knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical drug substance processing.


Required Skills:
Ability to Coordinate, Ability to Coordinate, Adaptability, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Tools, Experimentation, Gel Electrophoresis, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Techniques, Maintenance Supervision, Organizing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Proactive Thinking, Process Design, Process Improvements, Product Formulation, Proper Documentation, Protein Purifications, Recordkeeping, Situational Leadership {+ 6 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
Yes

Job Posting End Date:
10/6/2026
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About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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Learn more about Merck & Co, Inc
Size
68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
NASDAQ
MRK
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