Junior Data Scientist

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Laptop and iPhone provided

Competitive salary

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to support data science initiatives across R&D, manufacturing, and commercial divisions. You will collaborate with data scientists and AI engineers to build impactful DS/AI products and learn through a supportive community.

The role involves developing DS/ML models, writing maintainable code, and communicating findings to stakeholders. A university degree and hands-on ML experience are required, with a hybrid work model and global team

Qualifications

• University Degree required.
• Experience building Data Science/ML models via university projects or internships.
• Strong coding skills in Python and/or R.

Responsibilities

• Work on Data Science, Econometrics, and ML projects under guidance of senior data scientists.
• Write efficient, maintainable code following software engineering practices.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and collaborate across teams.
• Understand business context behind decisions and automate analytics where appropriate.
• Develop features in DS/ML pipelines using Python/R and advanced techniques.
• Interpret outputs, propose options, and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Mining

Data Science

Python

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Data Engineering

Model Development

Database Design

Stakeholder Management

Deployment Strategies

Unstructured Data

Data Research

Education

University Degree

Tools

Databricks

Git

Jira

Job description

Job Description

The PositionOur Team is looking for Junior Data Scientist. We support Our Organization’s business areas – research and development, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and animal monitoring – through data science and AI delivery. This role allows you to work on impactful data science products and collaborate with other data scientists and AI engineers, building a community that learns, challenges, and inspires each other. Our team is shaping the Data Science and AI strategy, serving as a DS and AI community facilitator and helping non-technical colleagues to mature their understanding of DS and AI.

What will you do?

• Work on Data Science, Econometrics, and Machine Learning projects within our division under the guidance of more experienced data scientists.
• Write efficient and maintainable code following best practices in software engineering to implement data science algorithms.
• Provide precise and timely communication (both verbal and written) & collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Understand the context behind business decisions.
• Implement new features in the existing DS/ML pipelines using Python/R and leveraging advanced techniques including simulations, optimization, and machine learning.
• Assess the output of analytical solutions and interpret data to draw conclusions, identify options, and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain knowledge on the data sources, the data quality and metadata.
• Recognize repeatable situations and suggest the appropriate level of automation of analytics.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• University Degree.
• Experience building Data Science and Machine Learning models through university projects or internships.
• Passion for advanced algorithms and good quality code.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to make presentations to stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge in one or more of the following areas: mathematical analysis and modelling, probability, stochastic processes, econometrics, machine learning, optimization, simulations, software development.
• The ability to formulate models, analyze them, program, and run in some appropriate system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work with incomplete or imperfect data, including ability to interpret and use analytics results within the real business context.
• Experience with version controls systems and collaboration tools (e.g., Git, Jira).
• Experience and/or ability to quickly learn new tools (e.g., Databricks).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team.

What we offer

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment.
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally.
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases).
• Pension and health insurance contributions.
• Internal reward system plus referral programme.
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution.
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card.
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank and Foodora discount programmes.
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone.
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner.
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more.

Required Skills: Business Decisions, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Tools, Database Design, Data Engineering, Data Mining, Data Mining Algorithms, Data Modeling, Data Research, Data Science, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Deployment Strategies, Machine Learning (ML), Model Development, Python (Programming Language), Stakeholder Relationship Management, Unstructured Data

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

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