MSD

Senior Scientist, Chemistry (On-site)

In short

Senior scientist role in the Catalysis and Flow Lab within Process Research & Development at an onsite Rahway, NJ pharmaceutical site, developing flow chemistry and continuous processing technologies for API manufacturing. Requires close collaboration with synthetic/analytical chemists and chemical engineers, and a PhD in chemistry/chemical engineering or a bachelor's degree plus 4+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with strong organic chemistry fluency and problem-solving skills. The company is a large pharmaceutical organization (MSD/Merck).

Job Description
Our Company is seeking a talented scientist to join the Catalysis and Flow Lab within the Process Research & Development organization at its Rahway, NJ site.
The successful candidate will develop and implement novel flow chemistry and continuous processing technologies to enable robust, sustainable, and efficient API manufacturing processes. This role involves laboratory experimentation in flow chemistry and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of synthetic and analytical chemists and chemical engineers.
Key Responsibilities
•Enabling new chemical transformations and influencing route design.
•The broader flow chemistry team also supports API campaigns at laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing scales.
•Candidates should be passionate about becoming subject matter experts in flow chemistry and continuous processing within the Process Chemistry Department.
•Candidates must have a PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering, or a bachelor's degree in either field with at least 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, along with a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
•The role requires a high level of innovation, creativity, and initiative.
•Candidates should demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Education Minimum Requirements
•PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering,
OR
•A bachelor's degree in either field with at least 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Required Experience and Skills
•Working knowledge of flow chemistry.
•A record of outstanding research in the candidate's field of expertise that can be shared during the interview process.
•Demonstrated fluency in organic chemistry principles.
•Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and outstanding communication skills.
•Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
•High-level leadership and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Experience and Skills
•Familiarity with programming and lab automation.
•Experience in electrochemistry or photochemistry.
•A track record of peer-reviewed publications and research presentations.
Required Skills
Analytical Method Development, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Proteomics, Chemical Synthesis, Chemometrics, Chromatography, Data-Driven Decision Making, Flow Chemistry, Laboratory Automation, Mass Spectrometry Based Proteomics, Organic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Protein Chromatography
Compensation
The primary location for this posting is: USA - New Jersey - Rahway. The salary range for the primary location of this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00. This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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.
A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including 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.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable.

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