Principal Scientist I or II - Synthetic Chemist, Project Coordinator

Parexel
Trenton, NJ
We are looking to fill a **Principal Scientist I or II - Synthetic Chemist** position working as **a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term remote assignment for** one of our clients located in **Rahway, NJ.** This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. **This position does not offer sponsorship** . **Description** The role is within the External Capabilities group in Small Molecule Process R&D. Provides operational support and technical guidance for outsourced projects within Merck's external CDMO partners to ensure the on time, high quality delivery of products and services. Some flexibility is required to work remotely with Merck's overseas partners in another time zone during off hours (e.g., occasionally checking and responding to emails, discussions with the overseas team, in the evening as needed). This role will be mostly remote and on-site in Rahway, NJ when necessary. **Qualifications** + Education: Degree in chemistry, or a related discipline + Principal Scientist 1: PhD or MS with 3+ years of experience, or BS with 7+ years of experience + Principal Scientist 2: PhD with 1-3 years of experience, or MS with 5+ years, or BS with 10+ years + MS with 3+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience **Required Skills and Experience** + Synthetic chemistry background + Ability to quickly learn new things + Strong verbal and written communication skills + At least one of the following is required: + Fluency in Mandarin + Previous experience in project management and vendor management **Desired Skills and Experience** + Familiar with Microsoft Office suite, ChemDraw and ELN + Fluency in Mandarin (preferred) + Previous experience in project management and vendor management is a plus **Responsibilities** + Providing the operational support for chemistry sourcing projects with external partners + Providing technical guidance on sourcing projects when appropriate + Preparing technical packages + Issuing POs, processing invoices + Ensuring fast shipping + Monitoring vendor performance + Maintaining Microsoft Teams sites and SharePoint sites, and tracking project progress **About Parexel** Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies. For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement. **Come join us!** \#LI-DK1 \#LI-REMOTE EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Posted 2025-11-19

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