Merck
Associate Scientist, Vaccines Formulations (Onsite)
Merck, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States
Associate Scientist, Vaccine Drug Product Development
Department: Vaccine Drug Product Development (VDPD) – Research Laboratories; Location: West Point, PA. Mission: To develop novel vaccine drug products that profoundly improve global health through pioneering research and manufacturing.
Compensation:
$70,500 - $110,900 per year (base), plus potential bonuses and long-term incentives.
Responsibilities
Design and perform hypothesis-driven formulation and process development experiments for sterile vaccine drug products across multiple modalities.
Prepare formulations and fill vials/syringes for characterization and animal studies using aseptic technique and Good Laboratory Practices; support transfer to GMP manufacturing.
Conduct stability and forced‑degradation studies; analyze data, summarize findings, and author technical reports and electronic notebook entries.
Operate and troubleshoot benchtop unit operations and common lab instruments, including analytical tools (DLS, SLS, KF, DSC, DSF).
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (discovery, analytical, manufacturing, regulatory) to meet project timelines and deliverables.
Continuously learn and apply current literature, methods, and technologies to improve formulations and processes.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Materials Science, or related field – or equivalent laboratory experience.
Hands‑on laboratory experience with basic sterile technique, buffer preparation, and sample handling.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience documenting experiments in electronic or paper lab notebooks.
Basic data analysis skills (Excel; ability to summarize and visualize experimental results).
Team‑oriented, motivated to learn, and able to manage multiple priorities under technical supervision.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and adapting to change.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with biophysical/biochemical analytical methods (e.g., DLS, HPLC, SDS‑PAGE, UV/Vis).
Understanding of aseptic/formulation processes in a non‑GMP or GMP environment.
Experience with statistical/design‑of‑experiments tools (JMP, Minitab) or numerical software (Matlab).
Work Environment Effective September 5, 2023, employees in U.S. office‑based positions will work a hybrid model of three on‑site days per week plus a remote day. This model does not apply to field‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions that require daily on‑site attendance. Remote roles, if specified, are determined by the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under U.S. EEO laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement.
Benefits 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.
Application To apply, visit https://jobs.merck.com/us/en and submit your application through the Workday Jobs Hub. The application deadline is as stated on the posting. Requisition ID: R368082.
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Compensation:
$70,500 - $110,900 per year (base), plus potential bonuses and long-term incentives.
Responsibilities
Design and perform hypothesis-driven formulation and process development experiments for sterile vaccine drug products across multiple modalities.
Prepare formulations and fill vials/syringes for characterization and animal studies using aseptic technique and Good Laboratory Practices; support transfer to GMP manufacturing.
Conduct stability and forced‑degradation studies; analyze data, summarize findings, and author technical reports and electronic notebook entries.
Operate and troubleshoot benchtop unit operations and common lab instruments, including analytical tools (DLS, SLS, KF, DSC, DSF).
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (discovery, analytical, manufacturing, regulatory) to meet project timelines and deliverables.
Continuously learn and apply current literature, methods, and technologies to improve formulations and processes.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Materials Science, or related field – or equivalent laboratory experience.
Hands‑on laboratory experience with basic sterile technique, buffer preparation, and sample handling.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience documenting experiments in electronic or paper lab notebooks.
Basic data analysis skills (Excel; ability to summarize and visualize experimental results).
Team‑oriented, motivated to learn, and able to manage multiple priorities under technical supervision.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and adapting to change.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with biophysical/biochemical analytical methods (e.g., DLS, HPLC, SDS‑PAGE, UV/Vis).
Understanding of aseptic/formulation processes in a non‑GMP or GMP environment.
Experience with statistical/design‑of‑experiments tools (JMP, Minitab) or numerical software (Matlab).
Work Environment Effective September 5, 2023, employees in U.S. office‑based positions will work a hybrid model of three on‑site days per week plus a remote day. This model does not apply to field‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions that require daily on‑site attendance. Remote roles, if specified, are determined by the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under U.S. EEO laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement.
Benefits 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.
Application To apply, visit https://jobs.merck.com/us/en and submit your application through the Workday Jobs Hub. The application deadline is as stated on the posting. Requisition ID: R368082.
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