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Senior Scientist, Chemistry (Onsite)

Merck

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaFull TimeSenior$131.4k – $206.8k/yr
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Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Employment
Full Time
Work model
On-Site
Level
Senior
Salary
$131.4k – $206.8k/yr
Posted
Aug 14, 2026

Skills

Spark

About this role

Job Description

Our Company is currently seeking an exceptional chemist to join the Discovery Process Chemistry group located at our Boston, MA site. This role offers the opportunity to join a vibrant group of innovative laboratory scientists with broad impacts across our late discovery and early development portfolios. Core responsibilities include the development of innovative solutions to complex chemistry problems across a portfolio of projects in the discovery phase, from lead identification through candidate selection. A successful candidate is expected to apply cutting edge methodologies to synthetic route design in order to enable medicinal chemistry research and accelerate the delivery of target compounds to fund pre-clinical and clinical studies. Close collaboration is expected with colleagues across the Process and Medicinal Chemistry networks and throughout the Discovery and Preclinical functions. The candidate must be highly self-motivated, possess strong experimental skills, have excellent written and oral communication abilities, collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary teams and across geographies, and be able to demonstrate flexibility in adapting to change in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment. In addition, the candidate will be expected to remain current with the latest synthetic methodologies, drive innovation, apply new concepts to continuously improve group capabilities, and be active in the external scientific community via publications and external presentations.

Education

Minimum Requirement: PhD in Organic Chemistry achieved or expected in 2026/2027. Required Experience and Skills: Must have conducted outstanding research in their field of expertise that may be shared during the interview process Demonstrated creativity and innovation in problem solving Productivity and efficiency working in the lab Strong written and oral communication skills Excellent collaboration skills Established scientific reputation supported by publications and external presentations. #eligibleforERP Required Skills: Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Method Development, Chemical Proteomics, Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry, Chromatography, Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Operations, Mass Spectrometry Based Proteomics, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Protein Chromatography Preferred 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 $131,400.00 - $206,800.00 This is the lowest

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