Merck hiring Senior Scientist to join the Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization

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USA
September 30, 2025

Job Overview

Job Description

Merck’s Manufacturing Division is looking for a Senior Scientist to join the Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization (BDSC) Downstream Purification team. In this role, you will focus on downstream processing for late‑stage pipeline and commercial drug substance manufacturing, collaborating across functions to develop licensure-ready processes for critical therapeutics.

Why this role matters:
– Contribute directly to the commercialization of biologic therapeutics, improving patient lives.
– Apply and expand technical expertise in chromatography, filtration, and downstream process science.
– Influence scale-up, validation, and regulatory readiness through hands‑on experimentation and technical leadership.

Responsibilities include leading laboratory-scale studies, designing experiments, analyzing data, and providing technical recommendations to cross‑functional teams. You will also support technology transfer and scale-up activities with internal and external partners.

If you are passionate about translating cutting‑edge downstream science into commercial manufacturing solutions and thrive in a collaborative, impact‑driven environment, this opportunity is for you.

Join a team dedicated to delivering life‑changing therapies. Link to job posting: https://lnkd.in/eceMij3K