Specialist, Lyophilization Cycle Optimization

Merck & Co., Inc.

De Soto, Kansas, United States
Base: $87,300.00 - $137,400.00; bonus/equity: annu...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Bs in chemical engineering or related field
2+ years laboratory experience with freeze-drying
Familiarity with dsc and freeze-dry microscopy
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Specialist in Lyophilization Cycle Optimization to join their Animal Health Division in De Soto, Kansas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering or related fields, with a focus on lyophilization processes, and will contribute to developing veterinary products aimed at enhancing animal health globally

Job Summary

  • The company is investing $895 million to expand manufacturing and R&D facilities in De Soto, Kansas, focusing on animal health solutions.
  • This role involves designing and executing laboratory-scale lyophilization experiments to develop optimal freeze-drying cycles for veterinary products.
  • Employees will work in a hybrid model requiring three days on-site per week while contributing to cutting-edge research and manufacturing.

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Specialist in Lyophilization Cycle Optimization to join their Animal Health Division in De Soto, Kansas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering or related fields, with a focus on lyophilization processes, and will contribute to developing veterinary products aimed at enhancing animal health globally.

Salary

Base: $87,300.00 - $137,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BS in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • 2+ years laboratory experience with freeze-drying
  • Familiarity with DSC and freeze-dry microscopy
  • Knowledge of heat and mass transfer concepts
  • Experience with GMP compliance and documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Internship experience in lyophilization
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and initiative
  • Experience with electronic lab notebooks
  • Interest in technology transfer and scale-up
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, or Chemistry
  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, or Chemistry
  • Two years of hands-on laboratory experience involving freeze-drying or protein formulation

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