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# Senior Scientist - Supply Analytical Sciences (SAS)

- **Company:** Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- **Location:** Rahway, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $184,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Integrity, Decision Support Systems, SAS (Software), Api Design
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=41e665df304108b7

## About the Role

* 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}

## 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.