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$190k
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About MSD
MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.
MSD currently has
15 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$184,200
across 15 roles with salary data.
Senior Scientist, Engineering- Cell Banking joins the Biologics Drug Substance Commercialization team to provide technical leadership for mid-late stage and commercial cell bank projects involving large molecule programs. This role focuses on the commercialization of working cell banks for vaccines and biologics, specifically addressing process characterization, technology transfer to internal and external sites, manufacturing investigations, and regulatory submission authoring. The successful candidate will design and execute laboratory experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical data analysis to ensure high-quality results. Key technical competencies include mammalian and microbial cell culture, cryopreservation, and upstream processing. The role requires expertise in cGMP regulations, Quality by Design, and Lean Six Sigma principles to manage risk assessments and process standardization. Essential skills include proficiency in chromatography, scale-up operations, and the ability to author technical documentation for IND, MAA, and BLA filings.
Remote (West Point, PA)+19 days ago
$117,000–$184,200
Bioprocess Engineering
cGMP
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Process Development
process scale up
Technology Transfer
Chromatographic Techniques
Bioreactors
Process Validation
Technical Writing
CHO Cell Culture
Bioreactor Perfusion
Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Cell Metabolic Modeling
Machine Learning
AMBR
cGMP
Protein Characterization
scale up
scale down
Shake Flasks
Remote (West Point, PA)11 days ago
$117,000–$184,200
Analytical Method Development
Material Science
Chemical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
ISO-13485
Dye Ingress
High Voltage Leak Detection
Vacuum and Pressure Decay
Laser Headspace
Tracer Gas Analysis
Package Testing
Remote (West Point, PA)9 days ago
$173,200–$272,600
Bioprocess Engineering
Upstream Cell Culture
Process Development
Technology Transfer
cGMP
Process Characterization
Scale-up
Validation
Antibody Therapeutics
Viral Clearance
Process Performance Qualification (PPQ)
Analytical Characterization
Product Development Lifecycle
Clinical Manufacturing
Remote (Wilmington, DE)17 days ago
$173,200–$272,600
cGMP
Process Engineering
Technology Transfer
Validation
Kaizen
Lean Six Sigma
HAZOP
Root Cause Analysis
CAPA
Change Management
New Product Introduction
Antibody Drug Conjugates