Merck & Co Hiring for Senior Scientist Continuous Manufacturing Technologies, BioProcess Development job in Kenilworth Full Time

Job Description

The Continuous Manufacturing Technologies (CMT) Group within the Process Research & Development, Enabling Technologies department is seeking motivated and creative individuals who are looking for an opportunity to positively impact our company’s manufacturing platforms, while actively supporting drug development in the biologics, vaccine and small molecule spaces.- Specifically, CMT is seeking Senior Scientists specializing in bioprocessing technologies for biologic candidates encompassing multiple therapeutic classes – monoclonal antibodies, antibody fragments, fusion proteins and other new modalities – at our site in Kenilworth, NJ.

The CMT group is tasked with identifying, developing, and deploying continuous manufacturing tools and methodologies aimed at improving production processes being developed for molecules in the company’s drug candidate pipeline.- Knowledge of intensified unit operations such as multi-column chromatography, single-pass ultrafiltration and in-line diafiltration in addition to applied knowledge of hardware/software integration, process automation systems, and process analytical technologies (PAT) are valued skills within the group.- Demonstrated expertise in vaccines or biologics process development, whether upstream, downstream or both, is particularly desirable.

As a member of the CMT Group, you will critically evaluate opportunities for implementing enabling technologies, including advanced process control algorithms to solve biomanufacturing challenges.- In addition, you will carry out collaborative research supporting implementation of these methodologies which involves conceiving, designing, and driving vaccine process development experiments.- A high level of innovation, creativity, and initiative along with the ability to plan and execute technically sound experiments are critical. The chosen candidate should also have excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills and exhibit a strength in delivering results on firm deadlines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the development of next generation vaccine manufacturing and process development platforms.
• Design and conduct experiments for individual bioprocess unit operations using relevant operational parameters and analytical inputs.
• Integrate unit operations both physically and with relevant process control and monitoring platforms for concurrent operations.
• Collaborate with vaccine process development, process analytics, and other functional teams in both R&D and manufacturing to advance pipeline.
• Develop and evaluate advanced process control algorithms.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for intensified/continuous bioprocessing.
• Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment.–

Education Minimum Requirement:-

BS with 5+ years of experience, MS with 3+ years of experience or a PhD in chemical engineering, biological sciences, microbiology, or related field

Required Experience and Skills:-

• Experience in the preparative bioprocessing of proteins, viruses, VLPs, mRNA and/or large biological molecules
• Proven ability to design and execute vaccines/biologics bioprocess experiments.
• Strong passion and commitment to integrate science to vaccines/biologics process development.-
• Experience with large molecule biophysical properties, and general biological laboratory practices-

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience with high throughput experimentation using automation platforms such as TECAN
• Experience using and/or programming process control systems such as DeltaV-or PCS 7
• Experience with Multi-column chromatography systems (BioSMB, PCC, or similar)
• Experience with statistical data analysis tools and design of experiments
• Experience with multivariate data analysis, machine learning, artificial
• Experience with aseptic technique and/or handling of Biosafety Level 2 molecules
• Experience with process modeling packages such as BioSolve Process, gPROMS, SuperPro Designer, or similar.

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., Rahway, 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 …

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today.

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Expected salary range:
$107,600.00 – $169,400.00

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship:
Yes

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid, On-Site

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Requisition ID:R240054