Job DescriptionJob Title: Scientist, Cell Culture Sciences, Biologics Drug Substance CommercializationLevel: R2Location: West Point (PA) (primary)Key Responsibilities:- Lab Operations (Primary Focus):
- Execute and support lab-scale mammalian cell culture runs, including bioreactor setup, operation, monitoring, sampling, and troubleshooting. Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of lab activities.
- Technical Strategy: Support cell culture process development, process characterization and regulatory filing activities to ensure a smooth and clear path to successful PPQs and BLAs for the company's pipeline.
- Technical knowledge: Fundamental knowledge with mammalian cell culture processing of biologics (large molecule products).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve program goals as One Team.
- Problem Solving: Trouble shooting equipment and cell culture anomalies.
- Communication: Foster collaboration and ensure transparency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Innovation: Support business improvement initiatives.
Education & Experience:- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or comparable discipline with 2+ years of experience.
What You Bring:- Experience in mammalian cell culture operations: aseptic handling, bioreactor operations, media preparation
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ethical, resilient, and committed to excellence
Be a Catalyst for Innovation!If you're passionate about biologics and ready to be part of a high-impact team, apply now and be part of a transformative journey in the world of DS commercialization and biomanufacturing!
Required Skills: Biodesign, Biodesign, Biological Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biomanufacturing, Cell Cultures, Cell Culture Techniques, Cell Physiology, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Manufacturing, Collaborative Communications, Commercialization, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Downstream Process Development, Experimentation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Maintenance Supervision, Mammalian Cell, Mammalian Cell Culture, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Process Validation, Product Formulation, Technical Writing {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREThe 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.
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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:10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:Not Applicable
Shift:1st - Day
Valid Driving License:No
Hazardous Material(s):n/a
Job Posting End Date:06/30/2026
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