Sr. Scientist, Engineering
Merck
September 03, 2026
Full-time
On-site
West Point, PA
Operations
Role: Senior Scientist leading sterile drug product process development for biologics pipeline and commercial programs, focusing on establishing scalable, robust manufacturing processes. Responsibilities: design and execute process studies, develop transfer strategies to manufacturing sites, author regulatory documentation, and support process validation and lifecycle management; optimize processes for cost, robustness, and efficiency; and contribute to regulatory filings. Qualifications: B.S. in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Microbiology, or related with 6+ years (or MS with 4+ years, PhD with no experience); strong experience in biologics process development, scale-up, and technology transfer; proficiency with DOE, process validation, and regulatory document authoring. Preferred: experience with sterile biologic manufacturing, process optimization, cGMP compliance, and QbD principles; project management skills. High-Value: biologics (large molecules), sterile dosage forms, late-stage or commercial manufacturing, CMC regulatory support, and process validation. Collaboration: cross-functional support within manufacturing division, with travel up to 25%. Work setup: based in West Point, PA, with some travel; support for European sites.