Merck Scientist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job DescriptionThe Analytical Commercialization Technology group currently has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist at our West Point, PA site. The position is a laboratory-based scientific role in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment. In this role, you will be supporting registration stability testing for our Company's new small molecule drug products utilizing various analytical techniques.- Required Experience and Skills:- BS/BA in Chemistry or other related physical sciences discipline with at least 3 years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience OR MS in Chemistry or other related physical sciences discipline and at least 1 year of relevant work experience.- Experience working in a GMP analytical laboratory setting Experience with common analytical techniques-such as U/HPLC and dissolution Demonstrated problem solving ability- Strong written and oral communication- - Preferred Experience and Skills:- Experience in leading and authoring deviations or investigations Experience with analytical techniques relevant to pharmaceutical development, such as UV, IR, Karl Fischer, disintegration, etc. with proven ability in troubleshooting these methodologies- Leading small teams focused on technical, compliance, or operational initiatives Experience with method development and validation- Required Skills: Adaptability, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Laboratory, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Testing, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Chemistry Techniques, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Fast-Paced Environments, GLP Regulations, GMP Compliance, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Services, Oral Communications, Pharmaceutical Development, Physical Sciences, Problem Solving, Reverse Phase Chromatography, Written CommunicationPreferred Skills: 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 $87,300.00 - $137,400.00This 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 applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully-Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. -No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.-Employee Status: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:No Travel Requirements: 10%Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):N/AJob Posting End Date:08/5/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID:R409328 Salary: . Date posted: 07/25/2026