Job title: Scientist
Company: Merck & Co.
Expected salary: $80320 – 126500 per year
Location: Kenilworth, NJ
Scientist Job Details:
Job Description
In April 2020, our Company announced plans to consolidate our New Jersey campuses into a single New Jersey headquarters location in Rahway, NJ in 2023 and 2024. Therefore, this role will be temporarily based in Kenilworth and exact timing of the departmental move to Rahway, NJ will be communicated at a future date.
Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust scientific methodology, we partner to deliver the next medical breakthrough.
Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) within our company’s Research Laboratories (Research Division) is on a mission to rapidly deliver diverse biotherapeutics to patients by efficiently developing innovative, robust manufacturing processes and technologies. To achieve this, we work closely with colleagues in Discovery, Pre-clinical, Early Development, Analytical, Formulation, and Commercial Manufacturing while providing a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Beyond process development for pipeline biologics, we innovate and build next generation biomanufacturing technologies. Examples include investments for development of continuous manufacturing, green and sustainable processes, and proprietary technology platforms. We actively publish and engage with the scientific community to influence the field.
BPR&D includes three lab-facing technical functional areas: Process Cell Sciences (PCS), Upstream Process Development (UPD) and Downstream Process Development & Engineering (DPDE). This job posting covers opportunities for all three functional areas. We are actively looking for highly motivated people with a passion for innovation and interest in contributing to one or more of the three technical functional areas mentioned above.
As a Scientist in BPR&D, you will work with immensely creative and collaborative team members to design and develop robust processes in support of early- and late-stage biologics. You will innovate to support our company’s biologics pipeline and production platforms through rigorous scientific principles. You will have the opportunity to apply and integrate innovation into biologic process sciences to establish our company as the industry leader in next-generation biologics manufacturing. You may also be expected to contribute to additional areas of interest such as biophysical, reactor, process, economic and/or multivariate modeling as we are committed to leveraging digital ways of working to enhance our ability to design robust processes.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologics manufacturing processes
Develop and characterize robust clinical processes capable of delivering multi-kilogram quantities of therapeutics
Design and conduct experiments related to cell-line development, upstream or downstream bioprocessing
Integrate unit operations with relevant process control and monitoring platforms
Collaborate across BPR&D, process analytics, and other functional areas in research and manufacturing to advance the biologics pipeline
Conduct laboratory- and/or pilot-scale studies to support scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing sites
Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
BS with 2+ years of relevant experience or MS degree (expected graduation by May 2024) in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields with research background in molecular biology, cell culture or protein purification
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Experience with one or more of molecular biology, protein expression, mammalian cell culture, protein purification, biochemical engineering, or analytical technologies
Scientific understanding of the engineering principles behind recombinant protein production and purification
Ability to comprehend and execute experiments independently
Ability to organize, communicate, analyze, and present experimental data to drive conclusions and further study designs
Knowledge of aseptic technique, protein biophysical properties, and general protein laboratory practices
Demonstrated ability to independently prepare technical documents and scientific presentations to capture development progress, scientific investigations, and technology development output
Basic understanding of statistical methods and data analysis tools
Strong passion and commitment to integrate science and innovation into biologic process development
Ability to excel in a collaborative and matrix environment
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Demonstrated capabilities in understanding and operating bioanalytical techniques to characterize microbial or cell culture processes
Ability to think critically with excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
High throughput screening, automated bioreactor systems, and liquid handlers
Experience with process transfer to clinical or commercial manufacturing facilities
Knowledge of process control and workflow automation tools
Strong foundation in statistical analysis, design of experiments, data science, computational modeling
#BPRD #PRD
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
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Expected salary range: $80,320.00 – $126,500.00
Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed .
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements: Work Week
Shift: Not Indicated
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): N/A
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