Sr. Scientist, Engineering Job

Sr. Scientist, Engineering-PRO014004

Description

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Process Development Intensification Laboratory (iLab) within the Chemical Engineering R+D Department is seeking highly motivated and technically focused individuals with demonstrated expertise in immobilization of enzymes for use in biocatalysis. As a member of the iLab and the Biocatalysis Technology Working Group, the incumbent is expected to carry out independent research which involves conceiving, designing, planning, and implementing advanced studies aimed at further establishing immobilization methodologies. The incumbent is expected to work closely with a highly collaborative team of scientists and engineers from CPDC, Chemical Biotechnology and Process Chemistry to identify and implement novel immobilization methodologies to support Merck’s growing biocatalysis portfolio. Particular focus will be placed on identifying lead immobilization technologies for Merck’s most established biocatalytic transformations.

A high level of innovation, creativity, and self-initiative along with the ability to plan and execute technically sound experiments are expected. Strong communication skills as well as a supportive and mentoring nature are also critical to success in this role, as impact broadly across the biocatalysis community is also anticipated.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 　

- Identification and implementation of novel immobilization methodologies

- Development and deployment of screening 　techniques for assessment of immobilization efficiency, as well as activity maintenance, including both initial activity and extended run time stability testing

- Building and leveraging fundamental understanding on investigated immobilization methodologies so as to inform future immobilization procedure selection

Qualifications

Education:

- The position requires a PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college/university.

Required Experience:

- Experience in protein/enzyme immobilization, enzyme biocatalysis, and/or a related discipline

- Problem solving and strong experimental design/hands-on experimentation skills, with particular emphasis placed on the design and execution of immobilization screening and reaction execution procedures.

Preferred Experience:

- Familiarity with traditional organic synthetic chemistry

- Experience in immobilized enzyme reactor design or flow chemistry

- Strong history of publication in peer-reviewed journals

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:

Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:

EEOC Poster

EEOC GINA Supplement​



Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Job: Process Engineering

Job Title:Sr. Scientist, Engineering

Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Rahway

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

Shift (if applicable): N/A

Hazardous Materials: A variety of chemicals and solvents are associated with the position.

Company Trade Name:Merck