Biologics Process R&D Scientist
Merck
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Develop innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologics manufacturing processes
- Develop and characterize robust clinical processes capable of delivering multi-kilogram quantities of therapeutics
- Design and conduct experiments related to cell-line development, upstream or downstream bioprocessing
- Integrate unit operations with relevant process control and monitoring platforms
- Collaborate across BPR&D, process analytics, and other functional areas to advance the biologics pipeline
- Conduct laboratory- and/or pilot-scale studies to support scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing sites
- Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment
Minimum Education Requirements:
- BS with 2+ years of relevant experience OR MS (expected graduation by June 2027) in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields; research background in molecular biology, cell culture, or protein purification
Required Experience and Skills:
- Experience with molecular biology, protein expression, mammalian cell culture, protein purification, biochemical engineering, or analytical technologies
- Understanding of engineering principles behind recombinant protein production and purification
- Ability to independently comprehend and execute experiments
- Ability to organize, communicate, analyze, and present experimental data
- Knowledge of aseptic technique, protein biophysical properties, and general protein lab practices
- Ability to prepare technical documents and scientific presentations
- Basic understanding of statistical methods and data analysis tools
- Passion for integrating science and innovation into biologic process development
- Ability to excel in a collaborative/matrix environment
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Bioanalytical techniques to characterize microbial or cell culture processes
- Critical thinking and strong troubleshooting
- High throughput screening, automated bioreactor systems, and liquid handlers
- Experience with process transfer to clinical/commercial manufacturing; process control/workflow automation tools
- Foundation in statistics, design of experiments, data science, computational modeling, machine learning/AI; programming proficiency
Application Instructions:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline stated on the posting.
- Develop innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologics manufacturing processes
- Develop and characterize robust clinical processes capable of delivering multi-kilogram quantities of therapeutics
- Design and conduct experiments related to cell-line development, upstream or downstream bioprocessing
- Integrate unit operations with relevant process control and monitoring platforms
- Collaborate across BPR&D, process analytics, and other functional areas to advance the biologics pipeline
- Conduct laboratory- and/or pilot-scale studies to support scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing sites
- Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment
Minimum Education Requirements:
- BS with 2+ years of relevant experience OR MS (expected graduation by June 2027) in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields; research background in molecular biology, cell culture, or protein purification
Required Experience and Skills:
- Experience with molecular biology, protein expression, mammalian cell culture, protein purification, biochemical engineering, or analytical technologies
- Understanding of engineering principles behind recombinant protein production and purification
- Ability to independently comprehend and execute experiments
- Ability to organize, communicate, analyze, and present experimental data
- Knowledge of aseptic technique, protein biophysical properties, and general protein lab practices
- Ability to prepare technical documents and scientific presentations
- Basic understanding of statistical methods and data analysis tools
- Passion for integrating science and innovation into biologic process development
- Ability to excel in a collaborative/matrix environment
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Bioanalytical techniques to characterize microbial or cell culture processes
- Critical thinking and strong troubleshooting
- High throughput screening, automated bioreactor systems, and liquid handlers
- Experience with process transfer to clinical/commercial manufacturing; process control/workflow automation tools
- Foundation in statistics, design of experiments, data science, computational modeling, machine learning/AI; programming proficiency
Application Instructions:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline stated on the posting.