Job Description
The Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences group has an opening for a second shift Scientist based in Rahway, NJ. In your role as Scientist, 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.
This role is fully onsite during 2nd shift operations (3pm – 11:30pm).
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 Minimum Requirements:
Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience for applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree, or 1 year of relevant industry experience for applicants with a Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Sciences.
Required Experience and Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are necessary to qualify for this role.
Candidates will also be required to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Though not required, the ideal applicant would have hands-on experience in GMP operations, advanced chromatographic separation science, spectroscopy analysis, dissolution testing, and other analytical techniques.
In addition, experience with Empower, data science, and LCMS are also a plus.
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To learn more about the PRD team, click: Join Our Process Research & Development Team.
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Entry, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Pharmaceutical Industry, Self Motivation, Troubleshooting
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Techniques, API Development, API Testing, Chromatographic Separations, Chromatographic Techniques, Dissolution Testing, Drug Development, Oligonucleotides, Peptides, Small Molecules, Spectroscopic Analysis, Spectroscopy
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The salary range for this role is
$87,300.00 - $137,400.00
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.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
2nd - Evening
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
07/1/2026
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