Posted 09 July, 2026
Site Analytical Sciences Associate Principal Scientist Dundalk
Merck & Co., Inc.
Dún Dealgan, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1799650097
Job Description
Join a state-of-the-art vaccines manufacturing facility in Dundalk and play a key role in supporting analytical science across multiple sites within a global network. This highly visible scientific leadership role provides analytical oversight for manufacturing and quality laboratories, supporting both Dundalk and our Burgwedel site in Germany.
As a recognised subject matter expert, you will work across investigations, method lifecycle management, assay performance monitoring, digitalisation initiatives, and analytical standardisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced scientist looking to combine technical depth with global collaboration, strategic influence, and broad site exposure.
Regular travel of up to 50% will be required to support site activities and strengthen cross-site partnerships.
Bring energy, knowledge, and innovation to:
What skills you will need:
This role is ideal for an experienced analytical scientist from a biologics, vaccine, or large molecule environment who enjoys applying science in a commercial manufacturing setting and influencing outcomes across multiple sites.
Required Skills:
Analytical Sciences, Analytical Validation, Biologics, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Teamwork, GMP Operations, Method Transfer, Potency Assays, Protein Characterization, Site Operations, Stability Studies, Technical Leadership, Vaccine Development
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Secondary Language(s) Job Description:
We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing inclusive, talented, and committed people together.
Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.
We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.
Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.
So, if you are ready to:
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.
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:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date:
07/29/2026
*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.
Join a state-of-the-art vaccines manufacturing facility in Dundalk and play a key role in supporting analytical science across multiple sites within a global network. This highly visible scientific leadership role provides analytical oversight for manufacturing and quality laboratories, supporting both Dundalk and our Burgwedel site in Germany.
As a recognised subject matter expert, you will work across investigations, method lifecycle management, assay performance monitoring, digitalisation initiatives, and analytical standardisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced scientist looking to combine technical depth with global collaboration, strategic influence, and broad site exposure.
Regular travel of up to 50% will be required to support site activities and strengthen cross-site partnerships.
Bring energy, knowledge, and innovation to:
- Provide scientific and analytical support to manufacturing and quality control laboratories across multiple sites
- Monitor assay and method performance, identifying emerging trends and opportunities for improvement
- Lead and support complex investigations, including out-of-specification, stability, and analytical deviation events
- Drive analytical standardisation and best practices across the network
- Support analytical method transfers, validations, implementation activities, and lifecycle management
- Partner with global teams to solve technical challenges and improve analytical robustness
- Contribute to digital laboratory initiatives and the adoption of innovative technologies
- Act as a trusted scientific advisor, providing expertise to site and global stakeholders
- Support inspections, audits, and regulatory readiness activities
- Build strong relationships across sites, enabling knowledge sharing and collaboration
What skills you will need:
- Advanced degree in a scientific discipline, with significant industry experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biologics, or vaccine environment
- Strong background in analytical sciences supporting commercial manufacturing operations
- Experience with analytical method transfer, validation, assay monitoring, and troubleshooting
- Proven experience leading or supporting investigations, including out-of-specification and analytical deviation events
- Knowledge of biologics, vaccines, protein therapeutics, or related large molecule products
- Understanding of quality control laboratory operations and GMP requirements
- Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional and international teams
- Strong scientific judgement, problem-solving capability, and independent decision-making skills
- Comfortable operating as a subject matter expert within a complex global organisation
- Flexibility to travel regularly and work effectively across multiple sites and cultures
This role is ideal for an experienced analytical scientist from a biologics, vaccine, or large molecule environment who enjoys applying science in a commercial manufacturing setting and influencing outcomes across multiple sites.
Required Skills:
Analytical Sciences, Analytical Validation, Biologics, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Teamwork, GMP Operations, Method Transfer, Potency Assays, Protein Characterization, Site Operations, Stability Studies, Technical Leadership, Vaccine Development
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Secondary Language(s) Job Description:
We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing inclusive, talented, and committed people together.
Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.
We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.
Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.
So, if you are ready to:
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.
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:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date:
07/29/2026
*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.
