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$52k – $82k per year
Location
In office (Madison)
Seniority
Junior · 5+ years exp
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in the posting)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Merck Group scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Merck Group is a global science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. The company operates across three primary business sectors: Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics, delivering innovative medicines, laboratory solutions, and advanced materials. Through its focus on research and technology, it advances medical treatments, supports biopharmaceutical production, and drives key innovations in semiconductor manufacturing worldwide.

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The Senior Associate Scientist will analyze samples from the Process and Analytical Development (PAD), related paperwork, troubleshooting analysis techniques, general laboratory tasks, and work on (and solve) problems independently with little guidance. They will analyze and troubleshoot the use of HPLC, GC, DSC, TGA, IR, MS, NMR and XRPD, among other instrumentation, along with wet chemical assays is essential. The Senior Associate Scientist will develop, or direct the development, of analytical methods to support PAD for eventual validation and or use in cGMP. The Senior Associate Scientist will review and evaluate analytical data for identification of PAD products, intermediates and raw materials and related paperwork. The Senior Associate Scientist will maintain project timing and interact with clients to assure project goals are met.

  • Develop and validate analytical test methods for products, intermediates, and raw materials.
  • Perform analytical testing using HPLC, GC, DSC, TGA, IR, MS, NMR, XRPD, and related instrumentation and interpret analytical data.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex technical problems with minimal guidance.
  • Document laboratory activities accurately and review, interpret, and report analytical data.
  • Support the development of specifications for products, intermediates, and raw materials.
  • Transfer analytical methods to Quality Control and train personnel on equipment and procedures.
  • Install, qualify, calibrate, maintain, and verify analytical and related laboratory equipment.
  • Prepare and evaluate protocols, reports, SOPs, and other documentation while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.

Physical attributes:

  • May work near moving mechanical parts and wear appropriate protective gear, (hard hats, glasses / goggles, chemical resistant suites, gloves, safety shoes) and other personal protection equipment “PPE” to protect themselves from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms of liquids, solids, vapors or airborne particles
  • Work with highly potent / hazardous materials requiring the utilization of proper personal protective equipment which could include half/full face respirators, Saranex and / or Tyvek suits with powered respiration
  • Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch or crawl for long periods of time
  • Talk, hear, taste and smell
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and ability to push and pull heavy materials to complete assignments and may lift more poundage with assistance
  • Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Regular use of phones, computers, computer monitors, and all office / laboratory equipment
  • Type at a computer keyboard and have the ability to read CRTS / computer monitors

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related Life Science discipline
  • 5+ years experience in an analytical laboratory environment operating under GLP or cGMP conditions

OR

  • Master’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related Life Science discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work in an Analytical testing lab with hazardous and toxic chemicals
  • Adequate technical writing skills to generate development reports

Pay Range for this position: $26-$41 per hour.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

RSREMD

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

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