Senior Scientist, Biocatalysis

Job Description

The Biocatalysis group within the Small Molecule Process Research & Development Department in Rahway, New Jersey is seeking a Senior Scientist to expand our capabilities to design and deliver world‑class biocatalytic solutions that enable the development of medicines. Our group applies and advances biocatalysis and associated core technologies to invent, develop, and implement sustainable synthetic routes across the small molecule pipeline.

Our interdisciplinary team integrates biosynthetic logic, mechanistic investigation, data‑rich experimentation, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and advanced automation to drive innovation in drug discovery and development. By collaborating across process chemistry, chemical engineering, and analytical chemistry, we are transforming how molecules are made through innovative biocatalytic processes.

• Contribute directly to the invention, development, and implementation of novel enzymes, biocatalytic reactions, and synthetic processes to support drug discovery, clinical supply, and commercial manufacturing.
• Develop novel biocatalytic processes that enable efficient and scalable routes for drug development as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Independently design and execute experiments, define novel approaches to challenging scientific problems, and work in teams to advance the application of biocatalysis for the benefit of the pipeline.
• Give scientific presentations internally and externally, contribute to publications and patents, define scientific strategy on programs, and develop new approaches that accelerate research and development while advancing enzyme engineering and biocatalysis.

• Ph.D. or Postdoctoral Education in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, or a related field;
• or M.S. with at least 4 years of relevant industry experience;
• or B.S. with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience.

• Demonstrated scientific accomplishments in biocatalysis, enzyme engineering, or a related field as evidenced by field‑impacting research publications.
• Deep expertise in biocatalysis, enzyme engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated ability to solve complex chemical or biochemical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex scientific problems in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Experience in developing biocatalytic or chemoenzymatic syntheses.
• Experience with multiple strategies to identify and engineer enzymes for biocatalytic use.
• Experience engineering novel biocatalysts, biosynthetic pathways, or de novo proteins.
• Familiarity with directed evolution, next‑generation sequencing, computational protein design, machine learning, microfluidics, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, or laboratory automation.
• Experience with reproducible data analysis, for example using Python or R.
• Relevant skills:
  Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Method Development, Biocatalysis, Biodesign, Chromatography, Conducting Experiments, Drug Development.

Salary range: $ – $. Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

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 affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Rahway, New Jersey.