Associate Principal Scientist – Chemical Engineering R&D
| Company | Merck |
|---|---|
| Location | Linden, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $139600 – $219700 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- BS and/or MS in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering (or comparable) from an accredited college/university plus at least 8 years of relevant work experience in process development
- PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering (or comparable) from an accredited college/university with at least 3 years of relevant work experience post PhD defense
- Experience performing lab-based research/process development in a chemical engineering-related area
- Experience with process scale-up and/or technology transfer, moving from laboratory to pilot plant or production scale
- Highly effective communication and collaboration skills
- Good organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skills
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent research related to process development, technology development, and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API)
- Conceive, design, plan, and implement advanced experiments to achieve research goals
- Manage process development and/or manufacturing activities at external suppliers
- Exhibit a mindset of safety and quality compliance, including following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
- Participate in risk assessments, deviation investigations, and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
- Communicate regularly, clearly, and with confidence regarding technical problems and support pilot plant operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with pharmaceutical drug substance development
- Familiarity with concepts and application of cGMP and GDP during pharmaceutical development and production
- Experience applying statistical experimental design (i.e. Design of Experiments) and/or process modeling
- Experience with chemical engineering-related technology development