Hybrid Lab Automation Engineer: Digital Systems

Caraway Therapeutics; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Scientist to design and deploy cutting-edge automation solutions that connect robotics, instrumentation and software. You will partner with researchers to translate experimental needs into scalable automated workflows and lead projects from concept to deployment.

Ideal candidates have lab automation experience, scripting skills, and a strong understanding of pharma process R&D. The role supports hybrid work arrangements with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) or related field
• BS in Engineering with 2+ years relevant experience
• Experience in a lab-based setting with lab automation
• Experience with scripting/programming and version control

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy automation systems that integrate robotics, instrumentation and software
• Translate experimental needs into scalable automated workflows
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and IT to connect instruments, robotics and data
• Lead projects from concept through deployment with cross-functional teams
• Improve existing automation platforms for performance and reliability
• Provide hands-on support, troubleshooting and training to scientists using these systems

Skills

Lab automation

Scripting/programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Experiment design

Education

MS in Engineering or related field

BS with 2+ years of relevant experience

Tools

DeltaV

Ignition

WinCC OA

Sartorius Ambr250

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Scientist to design and deploy cutting-edge automation solutions that connect robotics, instrumentation and software. You will partner with researchers to translate experimental needs into scalable automated workflows and lead projects from concept to deployment.

Ideal candidates have lab automation experience, scripting skills, and a strong understanding of pharma process R&D. The role supports hybrid work arrangements with a competitive benefits package.