Senior Automation Scientist — Lab of the Future (Hybrid)

Caraway Therapeutics; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Senior Scientist for the DSCS Digital Technologies team. You will design and deploy advanced automation solutions that connect instruments, robotics, and data to accelerate pharmaceutical development.

The role emphasizes transforming experiments, enabling faster discovery and higher-quality data, while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and digital technology specialists to build end-to-end digital workflows.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering or closely related field by Dec 2026.
• MS in Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• BS in Engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design automation systems that integrate robotics, instrumentation, and software.
• Translate experimental needs into scalable automated workflows.
• Collaborate with automation, data science, IT, and digital engineering experts.

Skills

Automation

Bioprocess Engineering

Data Analysis

Python

Scripting

Lab Automation

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering/Robotics/Mechatronics/related field

MS in Engineering with 2+ years experience

BS in Engineering with 4+ years experience

Tools

PLC

DeltaV

Ignition

WinCC OA

Sartorius Ambr250

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Senior Scientist for the DSCS Digital Technologies team. You will design and deploy advanced automation solutions that connect instruments, robotics, and data to accelerate pharmaceutical development.

The role emphasizes transforming experiments, enabling faster discovery and higher-quality data, while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and digital technology specialists to build end-to-end digital workflows.