Associate Pharmaceutical Commercialization Scientist (Engineer)

Merck is a leading global healthcare company dedicated to improving health and well-being. They are seeking an entry-level engineer for the Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology department, which focuses on pharmaceutical process development and supply for small molecule solid dosage drug products. The role involves planning and conducting process development studies, collaborating with teams, and supporting innovative technology evaluation. Responsibilities Plan, conduct, and interpret pharmaceutical process development studies with manager and team support, such as scale up, technology transfer, design space development, clinical and stability batch manufacture, and process validation Apply problem-solving skills and aspects of Quality by Design, including risk-based approaches to development, design of experiments, and process modeling Author technical documents, such as experimental protocols and reports in support of regulatory filings Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and effective collaboration within teams Evaluate new and innovative technologies and equipment, perform physical testing and data analysis, and comply with applicable safety and current good manufacturing practices Contribute to publications and presentations within the scientific community as appropriate Support digital and data analytics initiatives and contribute to an innovative environment Skills Bachelor's or master's degree (no prior experience required) in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team and execute against commitments Strong written and oral communication skills and an interest in solving technical problems Accountability Adaptability Data Analysis Data Analytics Experimental Methods Experimentation Innovation Laboratory Techniques Oral Communications Problem Solving Scientific Presentations Statistical Data Analysis Technical Writing Writing Technical Documents Written Communication Hands-on experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing facility Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments Experience with data analytics, process modeling, and/or statistical process control Benefits Medical Dental Vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) Retirement benefits, including 401(k) Paid holidays Vacation Compassionate and sick days Company Overview Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is