Job Description

We are seeking a growth and improvement-minded Scientist that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.

• Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs

• Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)

• Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape

• Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world

• Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us

Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (GQLMAS) in West Point PA, in our Manufacturing Division, is accountable for the inline analytical support of large molecule programs including vaccines and biologics. This team is highly motivated, fast-paced and focused on the rapid advancement of our Company's large molecule pipeline, plus growth of existing products. We also provide in-line analytical sponsorship to enable world-wide robust vaccine and biologics product availability.

This position will focus on Container Closure Integrity testing (CCIT) and compendial testing, including method optimization, testing, troubleshooting, analytical tech transfer or verification, and analytical procedure lifecycle (APLC) management. The successful candidate will interface with our QC partners across our Company network and external partners to provide SME support where needed. There will be ample opportunities to getting cross-trained and work on other technologies such as ICP-MS and ICP-OES.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as an analytical subject matter expert (SME), troubleshooting and optimizing analytical methods, with a focus on Container Closure Integrity methods and compendial methods.

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure successful tech transfer of analytical methods between QC labs.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior scientists and team members.

• Participate in Large Molecule Analytical Procedure Lifecycle (APLC) activities across various franchises and analytical platforms.

• Support various biologics and vaccine post-marketed CMC regulatory submissions.

• Lead strategic initiatives within departmental and cross-functional teams representing GQLMAS.

Minimum Education Requirement

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field/discipline with 2-4 years of relevant work experience in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) laboratory environment.

Required Experience | Knowledge | Skills

• Relevant analytical execution, development, validation, and/or quality control (QC) as it pertains to Vaccines and/or Biologicals.

• Knowledge in Container Closure Integrity Testing or compendial testing.

• Ability to learn new techniques, troubleshooting assays, author and review technical documents.

• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

Preferred Experience | Knowledge | Skills

• Hands-on experience in CCIT method development, validation, and troubleshooting for injectable therapeutics. Familiar with the following CCIT technologies for this purpose: dye ingress, high voltage leak detection, vacuum and pressure decay, laser headspace analysis.

• In-Depth expertise with compendia testing such as visible particles, subvisible particles, color, clarity, pH, osmolality, extractable volume, content uniformity, and water content. Familiar with relevant chapters in EP, JP, and USP.

• Knowledge or experience in GMP.

• Good technical, communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to effectively identify and communicate risks.

• Experience with other analytical methodologies.

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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, Monday - 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”.

The salary range for this role is

$85,600.00 - $134,800.00

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.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Development, Analytical Method Development, Cell-Based Assays, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Immunoassays, Interpersonal Relationships, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell Culture, Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), Self Motivation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Technical Writing, Troubleshooting

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/10/2025

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