Biologics Process Research & Development, Associate Scientist

Biologics Process Research & Development within Merck's Research Laboratories is seeking an Associate Scientist to contribute to the development of innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologic manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and interest in contributing to upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing.

Requirements

• Contribute to the development of innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologic manufacturing processes
• Develop and characterize robust clinical processes capable of delivering multi-kilogram quantities of drug substance
• Independently design and conduct experiments for individual unit operations using relevant operational parameters and analytical inputs
• Integrate unit operations both physically and with relevant process control and monitoring platforms for concurrent operations
• Collaborate across the department, process analytics, and other functional teams in both Research & Development and manufacturing to advance the biologics pipeline
• Conduct laboratory-scale and/or pilot-scale studies to support scale-up and tech transfer of processes
• Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days