Senior Scientist - Supply Analytical Sciences; SAS
Job in
Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listed on 2026-10-14
Listing for:
MSD
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research -
Science
Research Scientist, Analytical Chemist, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
## Senior Scientist
- Supply Analytical Sciences (SAS)
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USA
- New Jersey
- Rahway:
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End Date:
October 27, 2026 (14 days left to apply):
R421752
** Job Description**## Our company is currently seeking an exceptional individual for a technical leadership position within the Supply Analytical Sciences (SAS) - Analytical Chemistry in Development and Supply (ACDS) organization located at Rahway, NJ, USA. The successful candidate will join a group of innovative scientists with broad deliverables ranging from API and Drug Product analytical troubleshooting to driving lead-time reduction and efficiency gains.
This role supports our company’s World Class Supplier and Operationalizing Quality goals. The Senior Scientist position is a laboratory-based scientific track role in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment, focused on analytical deliverables associated with API/Drug Substance manufacture. ###
** Responsibilities
* ** Author analytical procedures, development and validation protocols and reports, technical reports, experimental designs, regulatory submission documents, etc.
* Perform investigations with strong technical troubleshooting skills.
* Provide documentation/technical input during inspections and audits (Regulatory and Internal) and have a working knowledge of data integrity.
* Evaluate analytical methods associated with the critical quality attributes of cGMP materials.
* Responsible for technical training of staff, as needed, on analytical techniques and problem solving once established within our department. ###
** Qualifications
* ** Required
* * Master of Science (MS) in Chemistry or related discipline with at least eight (8) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience;
PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with two or more (2+) years of experience.
* Working knowledge of analytical techniques used in commercial testing of raw materials, intermediates, and drug substances.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as flexibility to work in a dynamic environment (internal and external communications).
* Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with flexibility and sensitivity in dealing with different cultures.
* Self-motivated to take ownership and accountability of issues and drive them to completion.
* Ability to quickly adapt to changes and develop appropriate plans for managing risks.
* Advanced knowledge of ALCOA+ principles.
* Must be able to travel on our company's behalf.
* Preferred
* * Advanced experience developing various analytical techniques (e.g., chromatography, and spectroscopy) and product specification to support drug substance development and registration.
* Fundamental knowledge of synthetic (organic) chemistry.
* Advanced experience with API development and commercialization from an analytical perspective.
* Advanced experience working with contract manufacturing organizations and/or contract research organizations.
* Advanced experience working in cross-functional teams.
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* Required Skills:
** Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Testing, Analytical Thinking, Chemical Proteomics, Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry, Chemometrics, Chromatographic Analysis, Chromatography, Commercialization, Cross-Functional Project Management, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Design of Experiments (DOE), Drug Delivery, Drug Formulations, Flow Cytometry, Mass Spectrometry Based Proteomics, Motivation Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Problem Identification {+ 10 more}
** Preferred
Skills:
** Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
** US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
** Our company is committed to…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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