Associate Scientist, Chemistry

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Job Description The Analytical Commercialization Technology (ACT) department within Analytical Chemistry in Development and Supply (ACDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Scientist at our West Point, PA site in our small molecule drug product Preliminary Stability Study testing laboratory. In this role, you will be utilizing analytical characterization technologies and compliance principles to drive method robustness and high-quality stability data in support of late-stage pharmaceutical drug product development and commercialization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, stability sample analysis, SOP authoring, contributing to new technology or continuous improvement measures for optimized laboratory operations, and day-to-day problem solving. The successful candidate must have a proactive mindset and be able to collaborate in a dynamic and compliance-focused environment. Required Experience and Skills: BS/BA in chemistry or related scientific fields with at least 2+ years equivalent work experience Familiar with common analytical instrumentation. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience working in a GLP/GMP laboratory setting. Experience with analytical techniques such H/UPLC, Karl Fischer, and dissolution and ability in trouble shooting these methodologies. Experiences with analytical work in the pharmaceutical industry, such as method development and validation. Required Skills: Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Development, Analytical Instrumentation, Chemistry, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Management, Dosage Forms, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Laboratory Maintenance, Morale Building, Oral Communications, Pharmaceutical Development, Proactive Thinking, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Team-Building, Teamwork Preferred Skills: Analytical Method Development, GMP Laboratory, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Laboratory Operations, Method Validation Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE 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 click here 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 affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement 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. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $71,900.00 - $113,200.00 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 benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits . You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of

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