Associate Principal Scientist, Synthetic Purification Ar&d

Merck & Co., Inc.

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Ph.d. in chemistry or related field
5+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience
Analytical semi-prep/prep scale chromatography expertise
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist for their Synthetic Purification R&D team. The role involves developing chromatographic isolation methods for pharmaceutical compounds, requiring extensive experience in analytical chemistry and a collaborative approach to scientific problem-solving

Job Summary

  • The role involves enabling the advancement of the development pipeline through innovative purification workflows for various pharmaceutical modalities.
  • Candidates must possess expert knowledge in chromatographic techniques including RPLC, NPLC, and SFC for isolating challenging pharmaceutical mixtures.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid holidays alongside an annual bonus opportunity.

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist for their Synthetic Purification R&D team. The role involves developing chromatographic isolation methods for pharmaceutical compounds, requiring extensive experience in analytical chemistry and a collaborative approach to scientific problem-solving.

Salary

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field
  • 5+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience
  • Analytical semi-prep/prep scale chromatography expertise
  • RPLC NPLC SFC technology proficiency
  • MS-directed chromatographic purification experience
  • Mentoring peers capability

Nice-to-have

  • GMP experience preferred
  • Teledyne ISCO-MS systems hands-on experience
  • Publications and white paper contributions
  • Creative problem solving track record
  • External scientific engagement

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 5 years experience OR M.S. with 8 years OR Bachelors with 12 years
  • Experience in biopharmaceutical industry required
  • Expertise in mass spectrometry applications
  • Working knowledge of orthogonal detection technologies

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