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Sr. Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Chemistry

NY Staffing, Rahway, New Jersey, United States, 07065

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Senior Scientist Position

The Analytical Commercialization Technology (ACT) group within Analytical Chemistry in Development and Supply (ACDS) is seeking applicants for a Senior Scientist position available at the Rahway, NJ and West Point, PA sites. The successful candidate will utilize innovative analytical characterization technologies to drive late-stage small molecule drug product development and commercialization. The Senior Scientist responsibilities include, but not limited to, analytical method development and validation, drug product testing and analytical investigations in a cGMP environment, drug product and manufacturing process characterization, drug product stability studies, specification development, manufacturing process scale-up and validation support, preparation of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) documents for global regulatory submissions, and responses to regulatory questions. The successful candidate must be able to collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team environment. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and proficiency in the following areas: separation techniques and mass spectrometry. Strong fundamental knowledge in recent advances in analytical technologies is highly desired. Applicants must have effective organizational skills, multi-tasking, oral and written communications skills. Education Minimum Requirements: PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline or MS in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with at least 5+ years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience. Required Experience and Skills: Strong background and extensive hands-on experience with common analytical techniques such as Ultrahigh/High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC/HPLC), Gas Chromatography, Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, Karl Fischer titration, and dissolution. Strong chemistry knowledge Demonstrated problem solving ability Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and strong interpersonal skills Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience with hyphenated analytical techniques such as LC/MS and GC/MS with proven ability in troubleshooting these methodologies Experience with method development and validation Familiarity with authoring relevant CMC sections of regulatory submissions 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. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. The salary range for this role is $114,700.00 - $180,500.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this 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. 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 .