Job Description
BPR&D within our Company's Research Laboratories is on a mission to rapidly deliver biotherapeutics to patients by efficiently developing innovative, robust manufacturing processes and technologies. To achieve this, we work closely with colleagues in Discovery, Pre-clinical, Early Development, Analytical, Formulation, and Commercial Manufacturing while providing an inclusive environment for all. Beyond process development for pipeline biologics, we innovate and build next generation biomanufacturing technologies. Examples include investments for development of continuous manufacturing, green and sustainable processes, and proprietary technology platforms. We actively publish and engage with the scientific community to influence the field.
As a Principal Scientist you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of our Company's Downstream Processing of Biologics. You will work with an immensely creative and collaborative team of scientists and engineers to design purification processes while developing technical strategies related to downstream processing for drug candidates in early- and late-stage development.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Ph.D. with 6+ years, MS with 8+ years, or BS with 10+ years of industry experience and background in Chemical/Biochemical engineering, or a related field
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomanufacturing, Bioprocess Engineering, Career Development, Cell Culture Process Development, Cell Line Development, Combination Products, Data Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Innovation, Innovative Thinking, Leadership Mentoring, Manufacturing Operations, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Prioritization, Process Characterization, Professional Collaboration, Professional Networking, Protein Expression, Publishing, Quality by Design, Regulatory Filings, Strategic Initiative {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$173,200.00 - $272,600.00
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 employees 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 applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
Yes
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
06/26/2026