Senior Scientist - Supply Analytical Sciences (SAS)

Job Description

Our company is currently seeking an exceptional individual for a Senior Scientist position within the Supply Analytical Sciences (SAS) - Analytical Chemistry in Development and Supply (ACDS) organization located in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ. This is a laboratory-based scientific role in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.

The successful candidate will join a group of innovative analytical scientists with broad deliverables to support commercial pharmaceutical products, ensuring an undisrupted supply of our company products to patients globally. This role offers the opportunity to interact closely with internal sites and external partners within our company network, identifying issues, implementing solutions, and providing strong analytical support.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial pharmaceutical products to ensure undisrupted supply.
• Interact closely with internal sites and external partners to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Provide strong analytical support, including troubleshooting laboratory test methods and workflows.
• Ensure compliant, robust, and responsive supply of materials.
• Understand the global regulatory and business environment related to pharmaceutical API and Drug Product development.
• Ensure GMP compliance in commercial manufacturing and data integrity.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Chemistry or related discipline with at least seven (7) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience, OR Master’s Degree (MS) in Chemistry or related discipline with at least five (5) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience, OR PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline
• Strong chemistry knowledge
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, including the ability to perform investigations with strong technical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with common analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, dissolution, and Karl Fischer
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes and develop appropriate plans for managing risks

Preferred

• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical API and/or drug product development and commercialization
• Working knowledge of CMC filing requirements and regulatory guidances (e.g., ICH) for API and/or drug product
• Working knowledge of GMP and data integrity and recent industry trends in commercial production space
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and internal audits as an analytical subject matter expert
• Experience working with CMOs and CROs
• Experience assisting in developing/implementing CAPAs
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability and sensitivity to deal with different cultures

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Method Development, CAPA System, Chemical Proteomics, Chemical Synthesis, Chemometrics, Chromatography, Data-Driven Decision Making, Flow Cytometry, Mass Spectrometry Based Proteomics, Motivation Management, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Protein Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Synthetic Biology

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

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.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

06/19/2026

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