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Senior Scientist, Biologics Process Analytics Development Job

Employer
Merck
Location
Kenilworth NJ
Closing date
Oct 4, 2016

Job Details

Senior Scientist, Biologics Process Analytics Development-PRO014464

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.


We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Process Analytics Development group supporting the commercialization of diverse therapeutic protein candidates in the biologics pipeline. The individual will provide analytical support to in-process testing for process development and commercialization activities and also participate in related in-process method development and qualification for pipeline and in-line biologics programs. The individual should have relevant training and experience in general analytical techniques (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, UV spectrophotometry, ELISA, Glycan analysis, peptide mapping, LC/MS etc).

The position will be responsible for technical documentation (e.g. electronic notebooks, testing methods, technical reports, etc.) according to Merck's standard practices. It also requires close collaboration with different functional areas (e.g. upstream, purification, technical operations etc.) within Process Development and Commercialization (Biologics).

Qualifications

Education:

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Bachelor's degree in Bio - Engineering, bio –related science or related-field with five (5) years of experience; or Master's degree with three (3) years of experience.

Required Experience:

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Experience working in biopharma with monoclonal antibodies

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Excellent oral and written communication skills

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Demonstrated ability and expertise in analytical method execution, optimization, characterization and data analysis, with technical experience in some of the following analytical methods:

- HPLC

- UPLC

- UV spectrophotometry

- ELISA

- Glycan analysis

- Peptide mapping

- LC/MS

Preferred Experience:

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Knowledge and experience with chromatography software, such as Empower 3

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Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

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Working understanding of US/EU regulatory requirements and / or working knowledge of cGMPs is a plus

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.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Job: Process Engineering

Job Title:Sr. Scientist, Engineering

Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Kenilworth

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Number of Openings: 1

Shift (if applicable): N/A

Company Trade Name:Merck

Company

Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, consumer health and animal products. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for tomorrow.

We have made it our mission to provide innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, satisfy customer needs and to be recognized as a great place to work

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