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Scientist; 2nd Shift - Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences; Onsite

Job in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listing for: Merck & Co.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
  • Science
    Pharmaceutical Science/ Research
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 87300 - 137400 USD Yearly USD 87300.00 137400.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Scientist (2nd Shift) - Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences (Onsite)

Job Description

The Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences group has an opening for a second shift Scientist based in Rahway, NJ. Join us and experience our culture first‑hand – strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences, exceptional science, and a passion for improving human health through innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools. You will work as part of a global team, collaborating with talented colleagues while expanding your career.

Job

Details

Location:

Rahway, NJ

Shift: 2nd – Evening (3 pm – 11:30 pm)

Employment Type:

Regular

Relocation:
No

Travel:
No Travel Required

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Primary Responsibilities
  • Support execution of GMP activities such as release and stability testing for APIs, pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using both traditional and advanced analytical tools.
  • Document the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner following ALCOA principles.
  • Troubleshoot and investigate any challenges associated with GMP testing through active collaboration with cross‑functional project teams and/or Quality stakeholders.
  • Validate and implement analytical methods to support release and stability testing of clinical materials.
  • Perform data entry, review, and author analytical reports or data summaries.
  • Collaborate with Analytical R&D colleagues and cross‑functional partners such as Global Development Quality, Process Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Operations.
  • Support compliance audit/inspection activities.
Education

Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience for applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree, or 1 year of relevant industry experience for applicants with a Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Sciences.
Required Experience and Skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working in a team environment with cross‑functional interactions.
Preferred Experience and Skills
  • Hands‑on experience in GMP operations, advanced chromatographic separation science, spectroscopy analysis, dissolution testing, and other analytical techniques.
  • Experience with Empower, data science, and LCMS.
Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $87,300 – $137,400. This is the range we believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. We comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Posting End Date

07/01/2026

Requisition : R395725

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