Chemist - I

Merck • Rahway, NJ, US • $20 - $28 / hour • 3w ago

The Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (IHL) within Merck’s Safety Center of Excellence (COE) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Associate Chemist to join our team. In this role, you will support the analysis of industrial hygiene samples using advanced analytical techniques such as LC/UPLC, MS, and ELISA. You’ll contribute to ensuring a safe and compliant workplace by accurately analyzing air and surface samples for a variety of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), both small and large molecules. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and safety-focused environment, applying your analytical chemistry skills in support of Merck’s mission to ensure workplace health and safety across operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analysis of industrial hygiene samples using LC/UPLC, MS, and ELISA techniques.

• Prepare reagents, operate analytical instruments, and analyze air and surface samples for APIs.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records in compliance with ISO 17025 standards and internal SOPs.

• Log and track samples in LIMS and record results in internal databases.

• Monitor and document laboratory equipment performance and environmental checks.

• Maintain inventory and order laboratory reagents, standards, and consumables.

• Coordinate instrument repairs, calibrations, and maintenance as required.

• Ensure all analyses and reports are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Support continuous improvement efforts within the laboratory to enhance efficiency and data quality.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or other related scientific discipline required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience with HPLC/UPLC.

• Experience using Chromatography Data Systems (e.g., Empower) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Teams preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, industrial hygiene, or environmental laboratories preferred.

• Demonstrated adaptability, teamwork, accountability, and innovation.

Additional Information

• This position operates within a cGMP and ISO 17025-compliant environment.

• The role requires attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• The Associate Chemist will be part of a safety-conscious and supportive team within the Safety COE.

• Location: [Insert location or specify if hybrid/onsite].

• Employment Type: [Full-time/Contract/Other as applicable].

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