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Job Description: Senior Scientist, DSCS Digital Technologies-Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Automation Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our DSCS Digital Technologies (DDT) organization, within Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS), located in Rahway, NJ.

Primary Responsibilities:

We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology,vaccinesand animal health products. We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employeesoperatingin more than 140 countries, we offerstate-of-the-artlaboratories, plants and offices that are designed to inspire our employees as we learn,developand grow in our careers. We are proud of our over 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world's biggest investors in Research & Development.

In the Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS) organization, we believe digital is the force multiplier that enables faster experiments, smarter decisions, more robust supply chains, and isultimately redefininghow we bring medicines to patients.

Within DSCS, theDSCSDigital Technologies(DDT)teamis building the next generation of data-rich, connected lab environments-where hardware, software, and AI-driven tools work together to accelerate pharmaceutical development. Our goal is simple but ambitious: embed advanced digital capabilities into the DNA of how we work. We believe this future starts witha strong foundationof laboratory tools: innovative robotics,process analytical technology (PAT), high-throughput technologies,reliable instrumentation, and integrated systems that seamlessly transition data from the physical labs to the digital world. We believe innovation is fueled by teams that come together to buildtechnologiesthat trulyimpacthow our scientists conduct research.We'relooking for aSenior Scientistto help make this vision real.

In this role,the chosen candidatewill work with a team of scientists tasked withidentifying, developing, and deployingdigital and data-richtechnologiesaimed at improving themanner in whichprocess, product, and analyticalunderstanding is gathered. Thetoolsthatwe develop are as the team developing them, and in thisSeniorScientistrole,the chosen candidatewillleveragedigitaltechnologiestoenablechemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC)activitiesacrossour company's small molecule, biologics, and vaccines portfolio.This includes, but is not limited to, utilizing lab automation and high throughput technologies to contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of lab automation platforms and developing next-generation digitally integrated lab automation solutions to support current and future DSCS development.

HowYou'llMake an Impact

• Design the lab of the futurethrough the development of high throughputtechnologiesthat integrate robotics,analyticalinstrumentation, and software into cohesive, high-performing solutions- leveraging digital tools (e.g. Agentic AI) where possible to enable rapid development cycles

• Deliver world-renownedscienceby partnering with researchers to understand experimental needs and convert them into scalabledigitalworkflows

• Work at the intersection ofmultipledisciplines, collaborating with experts in automation, data science, modeling, IT, andthe CMC community at large

• Lead high-impact projectsfrom concept through deployment, working across teams and stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes

• Continuously improveexistingdigital technologies and automation platformsto enhance performance, usability, and reliability
• Empower othersby providing hands-onpartnership,support, troubleshooting, and training to scientists using thesetechnologies

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Ph.D. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field (with expected graduation by September 2026)
• M.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field with at least 2 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience
• B.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field with at least 4 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience in a lab-based setting, working with lab automation and equipment integration
• Proficient in designing, validating, optimizing, and operating robotic liquid handlers, robotic workcells, and other automation platforms
• Experience with scripting/programming in one or more of the following: Python, C#, VBA, JavaScript, R, following accepted best practices (version control, design patterns, clean code)
• Experience with one or more commercial lab automation platforms, specifically front-end software, such as: Tecan, Biomek, Formulatrix, Hamilton, Thermo or HighRes Biosolutions liquid handlers
• Demonstrated ability to work in an entrepreneurial and independent manner while being a team player
• Collaboration and communication skills with the ability to navigate conversations with technicians and vendors

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience integrating laboratory instruments with custom or commercial software solutions
• Understanding of (bio)pharmaceutical process research and development (e.g. drug substance development, drug product development, and/ or analytical development)
• Experience with Benchling, Signals, or other commercial laboratory notebook software
• Experience with ThermoFisher Momentum, Biosero Green Button Go, or HighRes Biosolutions Cellario robotic scheduling software
• Deep knowledge about laboratory automation software, firmware, hardware, and their integration into end-to-end solutions
• Ability to recognize, prototype, and deploy innovative technologies in laboratory automation
• Understanding of data science and AI/ML concepts and their application to laboratory automation
• Experience leading technical projects with cross-functional teams

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Required Skills:

Automated Equipment, Automated Liquid Handling Systems, Data Analysis, Equipment Automation, High-Throughput Screening, Innovative Thinking, Interpersonal Relationships, Laboratory Automation, Process Optimization, Python (Programming Language), Robotic Liquid Handlers, R Programming

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

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:

07/29/2026

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