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Senior Scientist, Chemistry

Job in West Point, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 19486, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Science
    Drug Discovery, Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research, Biochemistry
  • Research/Development
    Drug Discovery, Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 117000 - 184000 USD Yearly USD 117000.00 184000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: West Point

Job Description

Our Company is seeking creative chemists for positions within the Discovery Chemistry Department. The successful candidate will join multidisciplinary, highly collaborative discovery teams to invent novel medicines by applying innovative synthetic chemistry, analytical techniques, and data analysis to design and synthesize drug candidates and intermediates. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills through collaborations with talented and dedicated colleagues while advancing your career.

Specific

Responsibilities Will Include The Following
  • Act as an expert in the laboratory, executing on program and chemistry strategy.
  • Develop and utilize innovative synthetic, medicinal chemistry and/or chemical biology problem solving skills coupled with analysis of data sets to build structure-activity relationships.
  • Design, synthesize, purify, and characterize drug candidates and/or chemical probes in target identification and validation, hit-to-lead, and lead optimization programs.
  • Provide scientific mentoring and technical training of team members.
  • Establish a substantial external scientific presence including authoring significant scientific publications and presentations.

To accomplish the above, the successful candidate must be a creative and innovative scientist with strong organic synthesis, problem-solving, interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.

Education
  • B.S. in chemistry, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry or a related scientific discipline with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience; M.S. in related fields with a minimum of four (4) years of experience; or a Ph.D. in related fields (to be received by Summer 2026).
Requirements
  • Prior experience in methodology/catalysis, total synthesis, chemical biology, bioconjugate chemistry, peptide synthesis, and/or physical organic chemistry
  • Ability to solve complex problems
  • Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills
Required Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chromatography
  • Collaborative Communications
  • Creative Thinking
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Motivation Management
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Peptide Synthesis
  • Spectroscopy
  • Technical Training
US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please  if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, We Provide Equal Opportunities To All Employees And Applicants For Employment And Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Race, Color, Age, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Protected Veteran Status, Disability Status, Or Other Applicable Legally Protected Characteristics. As a Federal Contractor, We Comply With All Affiantative Action Requirements For Protected Veterans And Individuals With Disabilities.

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Salary

Range for this role

$ - $

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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