Associate Scientist, Engineering
Rahway, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Scientist Cell Culture Sciences Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization
Location: Rahway NJ
Join Our Team as a Biologics Cell Culture Associate Scientist!
Are you ready to start your career
We are seeking an eager and adaptable scientist with the willingness to grow within cell culture development & commercialization to support our ever growing and dynamic late-stage biologics pipeline within the expansive Biologics S&T portfolio.
Why Youll Love This Role:
As an Associate Scientist in Biologics Cell Culture Commercialization youll be at the forefront of scientific advancement building technical experience through cross-functional partnerships with key business units and customers.
Your participation will be instrumental in supporting DS commercialization process characterization control strategy development tech transfer to internal and external manufacturing sites process validation second generation process development and health authority licensure.
Youll be supporting the transformation of our late-stage pipeline into reality bringing lifesaving medicines to our patients worldwide.
Global Impact:
Collaborate with colleagues across the US to elevate standards in biologics commercialization and manufacturing. Your contribution will shape the future of biologics on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Strategy:Support the delivery of robust DS strategies for successful commercialization. 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 companys 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.
Requirements.
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Bioengineering Biological Engineering or a related field with 0-2 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 youre 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!
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Required Skills:
Adaptability Adaptability Applied Engineering Biodesign Biological Engineering Biomedical Engineering Cell Cultures Cell Physiology Chemical Engineering Commercialization Control Strategy Data Analysis Experimentation Laboratory Techniques Maintenance Supervision Mammalian Cell Mammalian Cell Culture Materials Science Microbiological Cultures Pharmaceutical Sciences Primary Cell Culture Process Design Process Improvements Product Formulation Protein Purifications 2 morePreferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$71900.00 - $113200.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees 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 can apply for this role through (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:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
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N/AJob Posting End Date:
06/8/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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About Company
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicine ... View more