Job Description

Job Description

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology, we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

As a Senior Scientist in Analytical Enabling Technologies, you will work with a highly collaborative team to advance the discovery and development pipeline. You will be primarily responsible for developing analytical and preparative methods for small molecule pharmaceuticals but also peptides, protein-based therapeutics and emerging modalities. You will work side by side with process chemists to deploy innovative separation, analysis and characterization strategies to accelerate the development of new medicines. As a member of our team, you will be joining a diverse group of scientific problem solvers, who are dedicated to creating the life-changing medicines of tomorrow.

Provide a cover letter (1 page or less) in addition to your resume, indicating how you feel you meet the job requirements.

Education Minimum Requirement:

PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field with 0 or more years of industrial experience OR a chemistry degree with 5+ years of industrial experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

* Creative problem solving in scientific research
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC of small molecule pharmaceuticals, peptides and proteins
* Expertise with Multidetector hyphenation (LC or SFC coupled to UV/CAD/MS)
* Expertise with analytical and preparative purification techniques

Preferred Experience and Skills:

* Thorough understanding of chromatographic and mass spectrometry
* Reversed phase, ion exchange, size exclusion chromatography, etc.
* Background on isolation and characterization techniques (prep. chromatography, MS)
* Multi-angle light scattering
* Charged aerosol detection
* Fluorescence/UV spectroscopy
* Deep appreciation of interplay between chemical structure and physical properties
* Will to learning new technologies and automation
* Offline and online 2D-LC is a plus

ARandD

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we follow the science that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

Invent. Impact. Inspire.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, 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.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

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Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1
Requisition ID:R105655