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Senior Scientist - Supply Analytical Sciences; SAS

Job in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listing for: MSD
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research
  • Science
    Research Scientist, Analytical Chemist, 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
Position: Senior Scientist - Supply Analytical Sciences (SAS)
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.
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}
Employment Details
  • Employee Status:
    Regular
  • Relocation:
    Domestic
  • VISA Sponsorship:
    No
  • Travel Requirements: 10%
  • Flexible Work Arrangements:
    Not Applicable
  • Shift: 1st - Day
  • Valid Driving License:
    No
  • Hazardous Material(s): N/A
Compensation

The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $ - $ This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting.…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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