Associate Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences (Onsite)

Our company's Pharmaceutical Sciences organization translates molecules to medicines, working from the discovery interface through registration stability manufacturing by designing, developing and scaling-up the formulation, device, and manufacturing process. Driving drug product design from the bench top to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing facilities, our Scientists use cutting edge science to transform drug delivery and manufacturing technology to positively impact patients.

About the role

The successful candidate will be a passionate Scientist with strong academic fundamentals and a drive to develop new medicines to improve human health. In this role, the individual will support the formulation development of new chemical entities as part of a matrix team from initial first in human formulations (suspensions, solutions, capsules, tablets) through final market formulation definition and manufacturing process robustness assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies basic principles and scientific concepts to execute work in a laboratory or pilot plant environment to advance new solid oral drug products.
• Supports manufacturing operations in non-GMP and GMP environments.
• Executes routine experiments and data interpretation with appropriate technical guidance.
• Operates and troubleshoots equipment and processes.
• Learns practical laboratory/pilot plant skills and fundamental scientific principles to utilize as part of daily responsibilities.
• Understands overall project timelines to manage prioritization of individual contributor deliverables with appropriate supervision.
• Works collaboratively in team environments.
• Builds awareness of relevant new and current technologies to grow as a pharmaceutical scientist.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline (expected no later than June 2027).
• Ability to learn and apply new scientific principles to execution of daily responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to collate and conduct basic data analysis.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with statistical software (JMP, Minitab) and numerical analysis software (Matlab).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Passion to learn and develop as a pharmaceutical scientist.

Skills

Required Skills: Analytical Thinking, Biochemical Analysis, Biomedical Engineering, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Dosage Forms, Evaluating New Technologies, GMP Compliance, Manufacturing Support, Numerical Analysis Software, Pharmaceutical Production, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Product Development, Scientific Methods.

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Pay

The salary range for this role is $71,900.00 - $113,200.00. 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.

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 Merck Compensation and Benefits.

Relocation: Domestic. VISA Sponsorship available. Travel Requirements: 10%.