Senior Scientist, Biologics Process Research & Development

Research Scientist

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust scientific methodology, we partner to deliver the next medical breakthrough.

Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) within our Company Research Laboratories are on a mission to rapidly deliver diverse biotherapeutics to patients by efficiently developing innovative, robust manufacturing processes and technologies. To achieve this, we work closely with colleagues in Discovery, Pre-clinical, Early Development, Analytical, Formulation, and Commercial Manufacturing while providing a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Beyond process development for pipeline biologics, we innovate and build next generation biomanufacturing technologies. Examples include investments for development of continuous manufacturing, green and sustainable processes, and proprietary technology platforms. We actively publish and engage with the scientific community to influence the field.

BPR&D includes three lab-facing technical functional areas : Process Cell Sciences (PCS), Upstream and Downstream Process Development & Engineering. The latter two together form our Biologics' Process Development (BPD) group. This job posting covers opportunities for the BPD group. We are actively looking for highly motivated people with a passion for innovation and interest in contributing to upstream and / or downstream bioprocessing.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Innovation

• Develop innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologic manufacturing processes
• Apply rigorous scientific principles and data analyses to solve challenging problems related to developing robust, cost-effective processes

Experimental Design and Problem-Solving

Collaboration and Effective Communication

Coaching and Mentoring

Safety and Compliance

Minimum Education Requirements :

B.S. with 4 years, or M.S. with 3 years or PhD with 0+ years of relevant experience (or expected PhD graduation within 6 months from date of application) in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related fields

Required Experience and Skills :

In addition to the required skillsets above, relevant experience is needed in either upstream and / or downstream bioprocessing as described below.

Upstream

Downstream

Preferred Experience and Skills :

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.

You can apply for this role through https : / / jobs.merck.com / us / en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.

Job Posting End Date : 09 / 19 / 2025. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.