Merck & Co, Inc

Scientist, Engineering

Merck & Co, Inc$87K — $137K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related discipline with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience
  • OR Master's degree with 1-3 years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture development or manufacturing
  • Knowledge of bioreactor operations and scale-up principles
  • Familiarity with biologics process development, technology transfer, and commercialization activities

Responsibilities

  • Execute and support pilot-scale mammalian cell culture campaigns
  • Provide real-time troubleshooting support during pilot operations
  • Lead scale-up efforts from laboratory to commercial manufacturing
  • Evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Author and review technical reports for process transfer
  • Analyze process data to identify trends and deviations
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment

Benefits

  • Support for technology transfer activities
  • Opportunity to implement advanced manufacturing practices
  • Focus on operational excellence and knowledge management initiatives
  • Involvement in a team dedicated to delivering innovative biologic medicines
Full Job Description
Job Description

Cell Culture Sciences - Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization - Pilot Operations

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to play a key role in pilot plant operations, process scale-up, and drug substance commercialization for our late-stage biologics pipeline. In this role, you will independently lead technical activities, drive process understanding, and contribute to successful technology transfers and commercial readiness efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Pilot Operations Leadership
  • Independently execute and support pilot-scale mammalian cell culture campaigns, including planning, setup, operation, monitoring, sampling, data analysis, and documentation.
  • Serve as a technical lead during pilot operations and provide real-time troubleshooting support.
  • Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of pilot manufacturing activities.


Process Scale-Up & Commercialization
  • Lead and support scale-up efforts from laboratory through pilot and commercial manufacturing scales.
  • Evaluate process performance across scales and identify opportunities to improve robustness and manufacturability.
  • Author and review technical reports supporting process transfer and commercialization activities.


Technical Development & Validation
  • Design, execute, and analyze process characterization studies.
  • Support process performance qualification (PPQ) and continued process verification initiatives.
  • Contribute scientific and technical content for regulatory filings and inspection readiness activities.


Data Analysis & Process Understanding
  • Analyze process data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Apply engineering and scientific principles to establish process understanding and support control strategy development.
  • Present findings and recommendations to technical teams and leadership.


Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs organizations.
  • Support technology transfer activities between development, pilot, and commercial manufacturing sites.
  • Collaborate across global teams to ensure alignment on commercialization objectives.

Continuous Improvement
  • Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance process reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
  • Support implementation of new technologies, digital tools, and advanced manufacturing practices.
  • Contribute to departmental initiatives focused on operational excellence and knowledge management.


Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related discipline with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience

OR
  • Master's degree with 1-3 years of relevant industry experience


What You Bring

Technical Expertise
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture development and/or manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of bioreactor operations and scale-up principles.
  • Experience supporting pilot-scale or GMP manufacturing operations preferred.
  • Understanding of biologics process development, technology transfer, and commercialization activities.


Scientific & Analytical Skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex process data.
  • Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization tools preferred.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.


Leadership & Collaboration
  • Ability to independently manage technical workstreams and priorities.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong collaboration skills across scientific, engineering, and manufacturing organizations.


Personal Attributes
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
  • Growth mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and commitment to patient-focused outcomes.


Be a Catalyst for Commercialization

Join a team where science, engineering, and manufacturing come together to bring innovative biologic medicines to patients. As a Scientist in Cell Culture Pilot Operations & Drug Substance Commercialization, you will play a critical role in scaling processes, enabling manufacturing success, and shaping the future of biopharmaceutical production. #EBRG's #VetJobs

Required Skills:
Biological Manufacturing, Biological Manufacturing, Biologics, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Bioproducts, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Manufacturing, Cell Culture Techniques, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Manufacturing, Commercialization, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Downstream Process Development, Efficiency Improvements, Experimentation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Maintenance Supervision, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Process Analytics, Process Definition, Process Improvements, Process Scale Up {+ 9 more}

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship:
Yes

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Job Posting End Date:
08/30/2026
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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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Size
68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
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