Scientist (2nd Shift) Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences (Onsite)
Rahway, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
The Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences group has an opening for a second shift Scientist based in Rahway NJ. Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity diversified experiences exceptional science and a resounding passion for improving human health through innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools. As part of our global team you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
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.
PRD
EligibleforERP
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 TroubleshootingPreferred Skills:
Analytical Techniques API Development API Testing Chromatographic Separations Chromatographic Techniques Dissolution Testing Drug Development Oligonucleotides Peptides Small Molecules Spectroscopic Analysis SpectroscopyCurrent Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
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The salary range for this role is
$87300.00 - $137400.00This 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:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
2nd - EveningValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aJob Posting End Date:
07/16/2026*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.
Required Experience:
IC
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