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Principal Scientist, Chemical Engineering R&D

Merck
Full-time
On-site
Rahway, NJ
$169,700 - $267,200 USD yearly
Other
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Principal Scientist, Chemical Engineering R&D

Company Name

Merck

Job Description

The Principal Scientist, Chemical Engineering R&D at Merck works in the Crystallization Lab, focusing on small molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) processes.

Responsibilities

  • Hands-on lab development
  • Influencing API phase selection
  • Managing crystallization scale-up
  • Ensuring cGMP compliance

Requirements

The role requires a BS/MS with 12+ years or PhD with 7+ years of relevant experience in chemical engineering, specifically in:

  • Crystallization development
  • Solid-state analysis
  • Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
  • Process scale-up

Skills

  • Technical leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Strong communication skills