**Job Description** Small Molecule Analytical Research and Development (SMARD) is seeking a highly motivated Scientist-Microbiologist to join the growing Microbiology Center of Excellence (COE). Based at our Company's Headquarters in Rahway, NJ. This position is responsible for supporting our Company's full Portfolio which includes small molecule, biologics and vaccines. Responsibilities vary day to day from including environmental monitoring, supporting special studies, and coordinating clean room testing and qualification activities where needed in support of manufacturing. While working within a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment, the candidate is expected to have a strong working knowledge of general microbiological theories, practices and procedures. **Minimum required education:** + BS in Microbiology or related Biological Sciences and at least 2-3+ years industry experience. **Required experience and skills:** + General understanding of GMP cleanroom environmental monitoring Desire and willingness to learn, contribute as part of a team with cross-functional interactions Planning, executing and evaluating GMP microbiological analyses (water samples, microorganism identification, plate reading, subculture). + Supporting smaller laboratory or clean room projects as technical analytical lead. + Supporting equipment qualification, maintenance, and calibration documentation and management of analytical results according to applicable GMP requirements. + Strong aseptic skills. + Ability to troubleshoot and critical thinking. + Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure. + Strength in delivering results on firm deadlines in support of our pipeline. + Availability for occasional weekend or evening work **Expectations** + Contributes expertise and creativity to the collective knowledge and aids in solving project problems. + Focuses on applying technical skills to execute experiments and assignments as an individual contributor with significant autonomy day to day. + Responds to standard requests from partners, customers and clients (internal and/or external). + Team collaboration to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. + Ability to execute projects and deliver on priorities through strong individual contributions. + Contributes to technical and/or business deliverables with direction. + Effective communicator and deep technical expertise in science, to be able to share and communicate that knowledge through training of analysts \#eligibleforERP \#AR&D Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **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 (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) EEOC GINA Supplement​ Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/) **U.S. Hybrid Work Model** Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education. Expected US salary range: $85,600.00 - $134,800.00 Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) . **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:** Regular **Relocation:** No relocation **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** No Travel Required **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Not Applicable **Shift:** 1st - Day **Valid Driving License:** No **Hazardous Material(s):** n/a **Job Posting End Date:** 03/18/2025 ***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:** R338760